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www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Medicine

Nurse struck off for 'hiding' during emergencies and not giving terminal cancer patient pain relief

A nurse was struck off for negligence, including refusing pain relief to a terminally ill patient and hiding during emergencies. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
New York City

Doctor used rusty medical tool and little pain relief to carry out circumcisions

A former doctor faces trial for performing unsafe circumcisions on children using unsterilized instruments, prioritizing profit over patient safety. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Medicine

Nurse struck off for 'hiding' during emergencies and not giving terminal cancer patient pain relief

A nurse was struck off for negligence, including refusing pain relief to a terminally ill patient and hiding during emergencies. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
New York City

Doctor used rusty medical tool and little pain relief to carry out circumcisions

A former doctor faces trial for performing unsafe circumcisions on children using unsterilized instruments, prioritizing profit over patient safety. [ more ]
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Business Insider
3 weeks ago
Medicine

I launched a ketamine startup but now feel obligated to speak out against the industry. Matthew Perry's death should be a wake-up call.

The ketamine therapy industry requires higher standards of care to protect patient safety after growing concerns over profit-driven practices. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Health

How to fix Germany's ailing healthcare system DW 06/01/2024

German health minister Karl Lauterbach is leading significant healthcare reforms in response to various challenges.
One of the major reforms involves changing the way German hospitals are financed and imposing new care standards. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Medicine

NHS breaks mixed-sex wards rules 44,000 times in a year with patients put at risk

The use of mixed-sex wards in NHS is increasing, with nearly 5,000 breaches in February 2022, posing risks to patients' dignity and safety. [ more ]
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