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www.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Hospital bosses truly sorry' for delay in calling police over Letby, inquiry hears

The Countess of Chester Hospital leaders delayed notifying authorities about Lucy Letby's actions, which could have prevented further tragedies.
Apologies were made for poor communication with bereaved families during the investigation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Lucy Letby victims' families call for CCTV on neonatal wards

Call for CCTV in neonatal wards and protection for NHS whistleblowers following Lucy Letby case.
Thirlwall inquiry aims to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies in hospitals. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Hospital bosses truly sorry' for delay in calling police over Letby, inquiry hears

The Countess of Chester Hospital leaders delayed notifying authorities about Lucy Letby's actions, which could have prevented further tragedies.
Apologies were made for poor communication with bereaved families during the investigation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Lucy Letby victims' families call for CCTV on neonatal wards

Call for CCTV in neonatal wards and protection for NHS whistleblowers following Lucy Letby case.
Thirlwall inquiry aims to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies in hospitals. [ more ]
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Irish Independent
1 week ago
New York City

Family of late Aoife Johnston call on HSE to publish report related to her death

The Johnston family demands publication of a report regarding Aoife's death at UHL to ensure accountability and transparency. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

NHS trust admits contaminated feed caused baby's death after decade of denial

An NHS trust admitted responsibility for a baby's death due to contaminated feed, reversing over a decade of denial. [ more ]
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Futurism
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Elderly Doctor Was Apparently Unable to Hear Patient's Screams Because He Wasn't Wearing Hearing Aids

A Florida doctor was reprimanded for negligence during a colonoscopy after failing to hear a patient scream due to not wearing hearing aids. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

A California hospital told her family she left. Her body was found in cold storage months later, lawsuit says

Jessie Peterson died in a hospital without her family's knowledge, leading to a frantic year-long search for a missing person. [ more ]
Futurism
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Elderly Doctor Was Apparently Unable to Hear Patient's Screams Because He Wasn't Wearing Hearing Aids

A Florida doctor was reprimanded for negligence during a colonoscopy after failing to hear a patient scream due to not wearing hearing aids. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

A California hospital told her family she left. Her body was found in cold storage months later, lawsuit says

Jessie Peterson died in a hospital without her family's knowledge, leading to a frantic year-long search for a missing person. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Women

140 women win payouts for vaginal mesh complications

140 women received a major settlement against vaginal mesh manufacturers after suffering serious complications from the implants. [ more ]
Independent
1 month ago
Coronavirus

State is facing 73 wrongful death legal actions related to Covid-19

The State is facing over 70 wrongful death claims related to Covid-19 from hospitals and nursing homes. [ more ]
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