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Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Revealed: UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers

UnitedHealth's cost-cutting measures in nursing homes compromise residents' health.
Bonuses to nursing homes for reducing transfers raise ethical issues.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Healthcare

An 88-Year-Old Woman Was Brought To My ER. When Her Family Told Me Why, I Was Stunned.

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
NYC parents

'Left with scars for life' - Mother sent 30 emails to Children's Health Ireland about child's hip surgery without reply, Dail hears

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Revealed: UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers

UnitedHealth's cost-cutting measures in nursing homes compromise residents' health.
Bonuses to nursing homes for reducing transfers raise ethical issues.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Healthcare

An 88-Year-Old Woman Was Brought To My ER. When Her Family Told Me Why, I Was Stunned.

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
NYC parents

'Left with scars for life' - Mother sent 30 emails to Children's Health Ireland about child's hip surgery without reply, Dail hears

#abortion-law
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus due to abortion ban

Georgia's strict anti-abortion law forces a brain-dead pregnant woman to remain on life support for the fetus's survival.
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
22 hours ago

People Are Outraged Over A Legally Dead Black Woman In Georgia Still Forced To Carry Her Pregnancy

The case of Adriana Smith illuminates the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding maternal care and pregnancy laws in Georgia.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A brain-dead woman's pregnancy raises questions about Georgia's abortion law

The case of Adriana Smith highlights the ethical and legal complexities of Georgia's abortion law following a brain-death declaration.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus due to abortion ban

Georgia's strict anti-abortion law forces a brain-dead pregnant woman to remain on life support for the fetus's survival.
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
22 hours ago

People Are Outraged Over A Legally Dead Black Woman In Georgia Still Forced To Carry Her Pregnancy

The case of Adriana Smith illuminates the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding maternal care and pregnancy laws in Georgia.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A brain-dead woman's pregnancy raises questions about Georgia's abortion law

The case of Adriana Smith highlights the ethical and legal complexities of Georgia's abortion law following a brain-death declaration.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

God's judge': The scandal that could overturn the trial for Diego Maradona's death

The unforeseen scandal surrounding Judge Julieta Makintach's unauthorized recordings has cast doubt on the integrity of the trial regarding Diego Maradona's alleged homicide.
LA Dodgers
Boston food
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Harvard Medical School morgue manager admits to stealing organs, selling them on the black market

Former morgue manager Cedric Lodge pleaded guilty to stealing and selling body parts from Harvard Medical School.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dear America: women's bodies are not state property | Tayo Bero

Georgia law on abortion complicates medical ethics in cases of brain death, exemplified by the tragic situation of Adriana Smith.
#child-welfare
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Sanity returns as feds condemn transgender treatments for kids

The US acknowledges dangers of sex-change treatments for children with a comprehensive report.
Gray areas in child sex-change treatments are finally being illuminated by US health authorities.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Former Santa Clara County child welfare physician accused of sexually abusing kids loses medical license

Dr. Patrick Clyne surrendered his medical license amidst accusations of sexual abuse against children spanning over two decades.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Sanity returns as feds condemn transgender treatments for kids

The US acknowledges dangers of sex-change treatments for children with a comprehensive report.
Gray areas in child sex-change treatments are finally being illuminated by US health authorities.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Former Santa Clara County child welfare physician accused of sexually abusing kids loses medical license

Dr. Patrick Clyne surrendered his medical license amidst accusations of sexual abuse against children spanning over two decades.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Oncologist who worked with Joe Biden said president should not choose White House doctor

Emanuel argued that an independent group of doctors should oversee the White House physician role, highlighting the need for transparency in presidential health matters.
US politics
#brain-death
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Brain-dead pregnant woman's case spurs questions about medical consent

Legal and ethical issues arise when caring for a brain-dead woman who is pregnant after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Using brain-dead people for medical experiments: The new debate at the frontier of bioethics

Using brain-dead bodies for medical experiments could significantly advance research into lethal diseases.
Women
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Georgia Woman Being Kept Alive To Maintain Pregnancy, Family Was Not Given A Choice

Adriana Smith's tragic case highlights the intersection of brain death, pregnancy, and restrictive abortion laws that disregard family choice.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Brain-dead pregnant woman's case spurs questions about medical consent

Legal and ethical issues arise when caring for a brain-dead woman who is pregnant after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Using brain-dead people for medical experiments: The new debate at the frontier of bioethics

Using brain-dead bodies for medical experiments could significantly advance research into lethal diseases.
Women
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Georgia Woman Being Kept Alive To Maintain Pregnancy, Family Was Not Given A Choice

Adriana Smith's tragic case highlights the intersection of brain death, pregnancy, and restrictive abortion laws that disregard family choice.
#patient-care
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.
Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.
Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.
#assisted-dying
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MPs to debate assisted dying bill following changes UK politics live

The assisted dying bill will be debated today, impacting the potential future of legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek assisted dying.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MPs to debate assisted dying bill following changes UK politics live

The assisted dying bill will be debated today, impacting the potential future of legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek assisted dying.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Uncertainty in long effort to ban shocks treatments as Canton center continues the practice

"After a decade-long campaign to stop the use of painful electric shock devices on people with disabilities, a federal ban appeared on the horizon, but now hangs in uncertainty amid the Trump administration's upheaval."
NYC parents
#patient-safety
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Consultant sues Medical Council after her home address was given to doctor who blamed her for 'ruining my life'

Medical Council faces lawsuit over address disclosure in alleged doctor misconduct case.
Dr Cunningham reports severe impact on her mental health due to fear and anxiety.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Mass. General medical assistant convicted of sexually assaulting 4 patients

A medical assistant was convicted of sexually assaulting four patients at a Massachusetts health care center.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Toronto gynecologist linked to infection exposure resigns from college amid investigations | CBC News

UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Consultant sues Medical Council after her home address was given to doctor who blamed her for 'ruining my life'

Medical Council faces lawsuit over address disclosure in alleged doctor misconduct case.
Dr Cunningham reports severe impact on her mental health due to fear and anxiety.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Mass. General medical assistant convicted of sexually assaulting 4 patients

A medical assistant was convicted of sexually assaulting four patients at a Massachusetts health care center.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Toronto gynecologist linked to infection exposure resigns from college amid investigations | CBC News

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women's Health, Dies at 96

Sybil Shainwald's work significantly advanced the legal fight for women harmed by poorly tested medical products.
#reproductive-rights
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Health care for transgender children questioned in 400-page Trump administration report

The HHS released a report challenging gender-affirming care for transgender youth, calling it misguided and potentially harmful.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US health agency's review' advocates for therapy for youth gender dysphoria

The federal health department recommends therapy over medical treatment for youth with gender dysphoria, citing potential risks of medical interventions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

New York inches closer to legal-suicide madness - Gov, you gotta stop it!

The New York Assembly passed a controversial bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill adults, raising ethical concerns.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
4 weeks ago

Fake plastic surgeon indicted for manslaughter after fatal botched procedure in Queens

Felipe Hoyos Foronda faces charges for performing fatal unauthorized surgery leading to a woman's death.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Rise of Medical Fascism

During the last 18 months, the U.S. medical profession’s complicity with cruelty has been highlighted, especially with the recent conflicts affecting healthcare in Gaza.
Healthcare
#palliative-care
Germany news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

A Berlin doctor is accused of murdering 15 palliative care patients by administering harmful drugs without consent.
Germany news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Berlin doctor accused of killing 15 patients - and trying to cover up the evidence with arson

A doctor in Berlin faces murder charges for allegedly killing 15 patients under palliative care.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: Berlin doctor charged with 15 counts of murder DW 04/16/2025

A Berlin doctor faces 15 murder charges for allegedly administering lethal doses to palliative care patients without consent.
Germany news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

A Berlin doctor is accused of murdering 15 palliative care patients by administering harmful drugs without consent.
Germany news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Berlin doctor accused of killing 15 patients - and trying to cover up the evidence with arson

A doctor in Berlin faces murder charges for allegedly killing 15 patients under palliative care.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: Berlin doctor charged with 15 counts of murder DW 04/16/2025

A Berlin doctor faces 15 murder charges for allegedly administering lethal doses to palliative care patients without consent.
#supreme-court
#genetic-testing
Podcast
fromElvis Duran
1 month ago

NYC Helicopter Crash, Pharmacist Hacks Computers to Stalk Coworkers, Influe | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show | Elvis Duran

An influencer discovered his cancer through his baby's genetic testing.
Podcast
fromElvis Duran
1 month ago

NYC Helicopter Crash, Pharmacist Hacks Computers to Stalk Coworkers, Influe | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show | Elvis Duran

An influencer discovered his cancer through his baby's genetic testing.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Cracks Down on Cuba and Its Medical Missions Around the World

"For decades, the Cuban government has sent thousands of health professionals to work in remote villages and cities in dozens of countries, where they get just a fraction of what the countries pay Cuba for their services."
US news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Lewisham doctor accused of making patient making remove bra unnecessarily

Dr Garrard's employment tribunal victory highlighted serious flaws in Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust's investigation into alleged sexual misconduct that unjustly led to his dismissal.
UK news
#legal-issues
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

Hospitals accused of covertly administering COVID-19 jabs to sedated patients, bypassing consent in shocking violation of medical ethics

Hospitals in the U.S. are accused of secretly vaccinating patients under sedation without consent, raising serious ethical concerns.
Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Forgery, fake names and strange phone calls - Doctor hired by HSE after he was suspended

Dr. Alaaeddin Almassri was prohibited from practicing medicine due to drug misuse and prescription forgery.
fromcyclingnews.com
1 month ago
France news

Former doctor for Nairo Quintana receives suspended prison sentence for 'possession and supply of doping substances' in 2020 Tour de France

Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

Hospitals accused of covertly administering COVID-19 jabs to sedated patients, bypassing consent in shocking violation of medical ethics

Hospitals in the U.S. are accused of secretly vaccinating patients under sedation without consent, raising serious ethical concerns.
Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Forgery, fake names and strange phone calls - Doctor hired by HSE after he was suspended

Dr. Alaaeddin Almassri was prohibited from practicing medicine due to drug misuse and prescription forgery.
fromcyclingnews.com
1 month ago
France news

Former doctor for Nairo Quintana receives suspended prison sentence for 'possession and supply of doping substances' in 2020 Tour de France

Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami doctor accused of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets: feds

Doctor accused of overprescribing Oxycodone to elderly patients, resulting in millions of dollars in illegal drug sales.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review haunting accounts of horrific medical abuse

William Sargant's brutal psychiatric practices in the 1960s reflect a troubling era in mental health treatment, showcasing inhumane methods used on vulnerable patients.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review haunting accounts of horrific medical abuse

William Sargant's brutal psychiatric practices in the 1960s reflect a troubling era in mental health treatment, showcasing inhumane methods used on vulnerable patients.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

When Scientists Don't Correct Errors, Misinformation and Deadly Consequences Can Follow

Scientific journals face challenges in correcting statistical errors in studies, often leading to detrimental consequences for patients.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

West London doctor suspended for a year after failing to disclose criminal convictions

Dr Manoraj answered no to questions on whether he had ever been convicted by the police or a court or been subject to a police investigation.
UK news
#france
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French paedophile ex-surgeon says he preyed on son's friends

Joel Le Scouarnec is on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients, including children, while they were incapacitated or waking up from anesthesia.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children

A former surgeon is on trial for abusing 299 victims, mostly children, spanning over three decades.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ex-surgeon tells French court he used status to sexually abuse children

A former French surgeon admits to using his medical status to sexually abuse children, claiming he maintained a separation between his crimes and professional duties.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

France: Huge child sex abuse case prompts scrutiny of laws DW 03/08/2025

A surgeon accused of abusing around 300 patients, mostly minors, raises serious concerns about systemic failures in protecting children in medical settings.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French paedophile ex-surgeon says he preyed on son's friends

Joel Le Scouarnec is on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients, including children, while they were incapacitated or waking up from anesthesia.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children

A former surgeon is on trial for abusing 299 victims, mostly children, spanning over three decades.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ex-surgeon tells French court he used status to sexually abuse children

A former French surgeon admits to using his medical status to sexually abuse children, claiming he maintained a separation between his crimes and professional duties.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

France: Huge child sex abuse case prompts scrutiny of laws DW 03/08/2025

A surgeon accused of abusing around 300 patients, mostly minors, raises serious concerns about systemic failures in protecting children in medical settings.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

You went to the doctor and came out feeling worse - Harvard Gazette

Medical gaslighting often stems from doctors' pressures, leading to patient feelings of dismissal regarding hard-to-detect conditions.
Privacy technologies
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Consent: It's Not Just for Doctors' Offices Anymore-Tech Needs It Too | HackerNoon

Consent in healthcare and technology enables informed decision-making and individual rights, with shared values and principles.
#clinical-trials
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.
Medicine
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.
Medicine
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Gaza Surgeon Describes Surviving Israeli Prisons After a Raid on His Hospital

Dr. Khaled Alser recounts his traumatic experience of abduction and torture in Israeli prisons, highlighting the plight of healthcare workers.
#sexual-abuse
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, alleges medical assistant of sexual assault during cancer surgery

A patient alleges sexual abuse during surgery at Kaiser Permanente, prompting a lawsuit for lack of response to complaints.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Doctor Gets Up to Six Years for Sex Abuse, Illegal Records Access

A Brooklyn doctor was sentenced to up to six years for sexually abusing a patient and illegally accessing her medical records.
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, alleges medical assistant of sexual assault during cancer surgery

A patient alleges sexual abuse during surgery at Kaiser Permanente, prompting a lawsuit for lack of response to complaints.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Doctor Gets Up to Six Years for Sex Abuse, Illegal Records Access

A Brooklyn doctor was sentenced to up to six years for sexually abusing a patient and illegally accessing her medical records.
Public health
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

Vaccines Don't Cause Autism. But the Lie That They Do Is Still Going Strong | The Walrus

Andrew Wakefield epitomizes the harm done by misleading scientific claims, particularly in the context of the anti-vaccine movement.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Kansas Lawmakers Override Veto of Ban on Transition Care for Minors

Kansas Legislature overrides veto, banning gender-transition treatments for minors, aligning with conservative trends nationally.
Medicine
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

I stayed until the end, Dr Abu Nujaila. We will remember and rebuild

Gaza's medical system is devastated, inspiring medical students through the self-sacrifice of doctors amid violence.
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