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Banned items found on mental health ward after patient's death, trial told

Alice Figueiredo's death underscores severe lapses in mental health care and monitoring protocols at Goodmayes Hospital.

Care worker denies ill-treatment of hospital patient

A care worker pleaded not guilty to neglecting a patient at Queen's Hospital, with a trial scheduled for next year.

Banned items found on mental health ward after patient's death, trial told

Alice Figueiredo's death underscores severe lapses in mental health care and monitoring protocols at Goodmayes Hospital.

Care worker denies ill-treatment of hospital patient

A care worker pleaded not guilty to neglecting a patient at Queen's Hospital, with a trial scheduled for next year.
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Dentists are pulling healthy' and treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn

Carroll's case highlights the need for thorough understanding and communication about dental implant procedures and potential risks.
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15 female patients allege doctor at California clinic sexually assaulted them

Dr. John C. Hoefs is accused of sexual battery against 15 women, highlighting negligence in oversight by medical institutions.
The lawsuit references historical abuse claims that span nearly two decades, revealing systemic issues in patient safety.

Police identify 24 suspects over hospital drug deaths

The investigation into 456 inappropriate patient deaths at a hospital has identified 24 suspects for potential prosecution.

15 female patients allege doctor at California clinic sexually assaulted them

Dr. John C. Hoefs is accused of sexual battery against 15 women, highlighting negligence in oversight by medical institutions.
The lawsuit references historical abuse claims that span nearly two decades, revealing systemic issues in patient safety.

Police identify 24 suspects over hospital drug deaths

The investigation into 456 inappropriate patient deaths at a hospital has identified 24 suspects for potential prosecution.
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Parents found baby under Lucy Letby's care covered in faeces

The neglect of vulnerable patients in hospitals can have severe emotional impacts on families, highlighting the need for accountability in healthcare.

In unusual rebuke of SoCal sheriff, medical examiner rules diabetic man's jail death a homicide by neglect

Neglect in medical care at the Men's Central Jail led to the death of Keith Galen Bach, prompting the Medical Examiner's Office to classify it as homicide.

O.C. doctor accused of multiple sexual battery charges faces new allegations

Dr. John Hoefs is accused of sexual abuse under the pretense of medical examinations, exploiting vulnerable female patients for years.

Coroner slams Dagenham GP practice as man dies of heart attack after surgery fails to call him back

The coroner criticized the medical practice for not returning Keith Smith's calls regarding chest pain which later led to his death.
The practice was deemed chaotic and unprofessional in handling Mr. Smith's medical needs, prompting recruitment of more qualified staff.

My baby nearly died during birth because I wasn't listened to,'

Gabrielle Dadzie experienced a traumatic childbirth due to the failure of healthcare professionals to take her pain seriously and communicate risks.
Gabrielle's baby was at risk of meconium aspiration, a dangerous lung infection that can occur when the baby defecates in the womb during traumatic labor.
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