Stephen McMahon
Stephen McMahon is the chairman of the Irish Patients Association, a prominent patient advocacy group in Ireland. He has been vocal about the need for transparency and accountability in healthcare, particularly in light of ongoing concerns regarding maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital. Following the tragic death of a baby and multiple reviews into the hospital's maternity care, McMahon emphasized the necessity for an independent investigation to address the widespread issues and restore public confidence in the system.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3 | 5.67 | 0.23% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 13,887 | $5,100 | 14$ |
| Totals | 3 | 5,030,000 | 13,887 | $5,100 | 14$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Stephen McMahon, co-founder of the Irish Patients’ Association, highlighted that health system issues stem from capacity shortages.
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Ireland:
Stephen McMahon, co-founder of the Irish Patients Association, said the long waiting list figures for children were shocking and unacceptable.
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Ireland:
Stephen McMahon, co-founder and director of the Irish Patients’ Association, emphasized the importance of full transparency regarding the miscategorisation of pre-cancerous cells.
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Ireland:
Stephen McMahon said that, with 10 reviews ongoing at the hospital, the matter needs to be 'independently investigated up to and beyond the board of the HSE'.
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