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The family of an elderly woman who survived after her doctor withdrew treatment has received an apology from the Northern Health Trust. | The family of an elderly woman who survived after her doctor withdrew treatment has received an apology from the Northern Health Trust. |
They said a decision to discontinue treatment to Nora O'Kane in April was "premature and inappropriate". | They said a decision to discontinue treatment to Nora O'Kane in April was "premature and inappropriate". |
Mrs O'Kane, 80, was being treated at Antrim hospital for the superbug Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff). | Mrs O'Kane, 80, was being treated at Antrim hospital for the superbug Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff). |
A drip delivering fluids was removed and her family were told she had been placed on the Pathway for the Dying. | A drip delivering fluids was removed and her family were told she had been placed on the Pathway for the Dying. |
This meant medical treatment had been withdrawn. | This meant medical treatment had been withdrawn. |
The family insisted the drips, which also delivered antibiotics, should be put back. | The family insisted the drips, which also delivered antibiotics, should be put back. |
Three weeks later Mrs O'Kane was discharged from hospital. | Three weeks later Mrs O'Kane was discharged from hospital. |
The Northern Health Trust have declined to say whether the doctor involved in her care has been reported to his professional body, the General Medical Council. |
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