4 Wrong-Site Surgeries in Irish Hospitals: A Call for Audit


Author: The Daily News Now! March 13, 2026 Duration: 1:11
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4 Wrong-Site Surgeries in Irish Hospitals: A Call for Audit

In the past two years, Irish hospitals reported four wrong-site surgeries, with three incidents occurring in 2024 alone. These errors, including a mistaken healthy testicle operation, have raised concerns about safety protocols. Health officials view the low total as encouraging, but patient advocates argue these are preventable never events. The incidents have led to calls for audits of safety checklists in all acute hospitals and public sharing of results.

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