Inquest Reveals Challenges in Treating Severe ME Patient

Doctors at Exeter Hospital faced difficulties in managing Maeve Boothby-O’Neill's complex condition, despite their best efforts.

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill, 27, suffered from severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and died in October 2021.
Doctors involved in her care admitted to lacking specific expertise in severe ME nutrition.
Repeated hospital admissions in 2021 focused on addressing her malnutrition and feeding complications.
Her family questioned whether the medical team did everything possible to save her life.
The inquest highlighted the broader issue of inadequate ME training within the NHS.