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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 21 MIN

Woman who suffered delayed Huntington's diagnosis settles case against HSE and doctor

from This Week · host RTÉ Radio 1

Last month the HSE settled a case with a family affected by the delayed diagnosis of Huntington's Disease. Sinead's maternal grandfather was diagnosed in 2015; however, Sinead's mother, who began to display symptoms in 2010, did not receive a diagnosis until 2022. Adam spoke to Sinead and to consultant neurologist Professor Orla Hardiman.

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