
Hilary O’Neill
Hilary O’Neill is a registered nurse who was involved in the triage of a two-year-old boy named Joe Massa, who tragically died after being assessed in a Sydney hospital. During a coronial inquest, she revealed that she had no alerts regarding the child's abnormal heartbeat, was working with outdated guidelines, and was completing a long shift that included an incident of assault. O’Neill's testimony highlighted systemic issues within the hospital's protocols and emphasized the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in high-stress situations.
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Hilary O’Neill was the registered nurse who triaged Joe Massa at the hospital.
Joe Massa inquest: No warning, 12-year-old guidelines and a long shiftThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-09-21


