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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This meant medical treatment had been withdrawn.This meant medical treatment had been withdrawn.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 GMC. 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.