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Doctors involved in the care of a mother from Londonderry who killed her daughter then took her own life are to be investigated. | Doctors involved in the care of a mother from Londonderry who killed her daughter then took her own life are to be investigated. |
At a preliminary enquiry on Thursday, it emerged that the General Medical Council has launched an enquiry into Madeleine O'Neill's care. | |
The GMC may then decide if the doctors involved should face a hearing. | |
The body of Mrs O'Neill and her daughter Lauren were found at their home in Carryduff in 2005. | |
It later emerged that Mrs O'Neill had a history of depression and had told three health professionals of her suicidal thoughts and of her intention to take her daughter with her. | |
A report released earlier this year on the case found that the Western and Eastern Health and Boards had failed to follow basic procedures. | A report released earlier this year on the case found that the Western and Eastern Health and Boards had failed to follow basic procedures. |
Mrs O'Neill left Gransha Hospital in Derry two weeks before she died. | Mrs O'Neill left Gransha Hospital in Derry two weeks before she died. |
Next month's inquest into their deaths has been postponed. |
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