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Why is there poor care for ME?

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Maeve Boothby-O'Neill , 27 , died at home after being admitted to hospital three times.

She was severely ill with myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME, and as a consequence severely malnourished.

Her death has prompted warnings from a coroner that other people could die in the same way unless things change.

ME Association is calling for an audit to see how much of the NHS is providing the recommended care.

There is no cure for ME, though some treatments can help manage some aspects of the condition.

Coroner said there was extremely limited training for doctors on ME and how to treat it.

Baroness Finlay says there is "a crying need" for more research into the causes of ME.