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Urology patients were 'seriously harmed' due to systemic failures, report finds

Urology patients were 'seriously harmed' due to systemic failures, report finds
BBC Northern Ireland Wednesday 24 June 2026, 13:30 UTC 1 min read
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The Urology Services Inquiry was ordered by former health minister Robin Swann after "serious concerns" were raised about the clinical practice of consultant Aidan O'Brien.

The Urology Services Inquiry was ordered by former health minister Robin Swann after "serious concerns" were raised about the clinical practice of consultant Aidan O'Brien.
The Urology Services Inquiry (ORG) Robin Swann (PERSON) Aidan O'Brien (PERSON)
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