Coroner Issues Report on ME Treatment Failures Following Patient Death

Maeve Boothby O’Neill, 27, died from severe malnutrition linked to myalgic encephalomyelitis, highlighting systemic healthcare deficiencies.

Maeve Boothby O’Neill suffered from ME for over a decade and died in October 2021 due to severe malnutrition.
An inquest revealed a lack of understanding and appropriate care for ME patients within the NHS.
Assistant Coroner Deborah Archer will draft a Prevention of Future Deaths report to address these systemic issues.
Dr. Anthony Hemsley testified that no NHS or private hospital in the UK has dedicated units or beds for severe ME treatment.
Maeve's father, Sean O’Neill, criticized the healthcare system for failing to provide adequate care for a condition recognized by the WHO for over 50 years.