Overview

• Boothby-O’Neill had severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) since age 13, worsening significantly in 2021.
• She was unable to feed herself and relied on her mother for care; her pleas for help were documented in letters to her GP.
• Despite multiple hospital admissions, she was discharged each time without significant intervention.
• Her GP, suffering from PTSD due to the case, did not testify at the inquest.
• The inquest may highlight broader issues in the treatment of severe ME/CFS by the medical community.