A radiologist who carried out one of a number of independent reports into the medical evidence involved in the death of a man has told an inquiry she saw no indication of a clinical emergency after reviewing his MRI scan.
Dr John Hanson from Malahide in Co Dublin is facing nine allegations of professional misconduct in relation to the death of 23-year-old Mark Haran in April 2008.
Mr Haran had been admitted to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda twice in the space of ten days suffering from nausea, vertigo and headaches.
He was initially discharged on the basis of one MRI scan, but later re-admitted.
When his condition deteriorated, water on the brain was diagnosed and he was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where he later died before emergency procedures were carried out.
Consultant Radiologist Dr Catriona Good gave evidence to the Medical Council Fitness To Practice Committee today.
She said the MRI scan showed moderate swelling in brain ventricles, but nothing indicated to her that a clinical emergency existed.
In relation to a discussion Dr Hanson held with a more junior colleague about the MRI scans, Dr Good said she noted the junior medic in question had recently been lectured in relation to this area of medicine.
During this verbal briefing of the scans, Dr Hanson is said to have expressed his concern but it is claimed a follow-up written report was delayed.
The hearing continues.
