Inquest Reveals Failures in Care for ME Patient Maeve Boothby-O'Neill

Mother claims daughter's death from malnutrition was preventable; hospital denies negligence

Maeve Boothby-O'Neill, 27, suffered from severe ME and died in October 2021 after multiple hospital admissions for malnutrition.
Her mother, Sarah Boothby, testified that Maeve's death was due to inadequate treatment and lack of proper nutritional support.
The hospital argues that they followed appropriate protocols and denies that Maeve's death was preventable.
Maeve's father highlighted the stigma and misdiagnosis of ME within the medical community, which he believes contributed to her inadequate care.
The inquest continues as both sides present their evidence and testimonies.