One in 20 older people who break their hip die in hospital, according to a Geriatric Consultant.
A new report from the Irish Hip Fracture Database highlights system shortfalls around specialist care for patients with a hip injury.
It's found only 17 percent were admitted to an orthopedic ward within the recommended four hours last year.
Improvements Required At Bray Disability Centre Following HIQA Inspection
Baltinglass Awaits Rás Stage Finish
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Beastie Boy Mike D To Headline Wicklow's Beyond the Pale In First Irish Date In Eight Years
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Lidl Chicken Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
Free Range Chicken Breast Fillets and Diced Chicken Breast Fillets are impacted.
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