Inquest Probes Care Failures in Exeter Woman's ME-Related Death

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill, 27, repeatedly sought medical help for severe chronic fatigue syndrome before her death in October 2021.

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.