www.newsshopper.co.uk1 week agoMedicineMum, 88, 'kept in Lewisham hospital holding bay' for days 'with no dignity'Patients' dignity and care in hospitals need to be prioritized to avoid compromising situations. [ more ]
Kqed1 month agoMedicineCalifornia Patients Stranded in Hospitals Due to Lack of Specialized Care Facilities | KQEDHuntington's disease causes complications like falls and hospitals struggle with staffing for adequate care. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette2 months agoMedicineWhat if hospital was at your house? - Harvard Gazette'Acute' hospital care can be effectively provided at home for complex patients Study shows positive outcomes treating patients at home for conditions like heart failure, respiratory infections, and sepsis [ more ]
www.npr.org2 months agoHealthA hospital is suing to move a quadriplegic 18-year-old to a nursing home. She says noThe case of Alexis Ratcliff highlights the challenges faced by younger people with disabilities in finding suitable long-term care options. States have failed to adequately help individuals live in their own homes, despite Supreme Court opinions emphasizing this right. [ more ]
BBC News2 months agoLondonLeaks and extreme temperatures affecting patient care in LondonInfrastructure problems affecting hospital care in London include leaks, excessive temperatures, and shocks. Backlogs of high-risk repairs are a significant issue, with London hospitals having some of the largest backlogs. [ more ]