病理学家短缺可能会在2026年1月之前阻止Waterford大学医院的验尸工作,从而有可能延误葬礼和家庭危难。 Pathologist shortages may halt coroner autopsies at University Hospital Waterford by January 2026, risking delays in funerals and family distress.

2026年1月,由于严重的病理学家短缺和不可持续的工作量,4个州的服务受到威胁,Waterford大学医院的验尸官指导尸体解剖可能于2026年1月结束。 Coroner-directed autopsies at University Hospital Waterford may end in January 2026 due to severe pathologist shortages and unsustainable workloads, threatening services across four counties. 由于只有6名咨询病理学家,而且没有能力征聘更多人员,医院无法满足推荐的4个全时记录病例员额。 With only six consultant pathologists and no ability to recruit more, the hospital cannot meet the recommended four full-time posts for coronial cases. 尽管危机已众所周知一年多,但负责监督这项服务的司法部仍未发布任何计划。 The Department of Justice, which oversees the service, has not released a plan despite the crisis being known for over a year. 政治人物和医院领导人警告说,葬礼会推迟,家属不断感到痛苦,呼吁政府紧急进行干预,防止基本法医服务中断。 Politicians and hospital leaders warn of delays in funerals and ongoing distress for families, calling for urgent government intervention to prevent a breakdown in essential forensic services.