#medical-malpractice

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fromAeon
1 week ago

We must stop treating victims of epistemic harm as things | Aeon Essays

Ignoring a patient's knowledge due to prejudice can lead to severe physical, financial, emotional, and epistemic harm.
Podcast
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

A Real Pain

Clara Hochhauser, a nurse, experienced a traumatic Cesarean section due to improper anesthesia administration.
#sexual-abuse
fromAstoria Post
4 weeks ago
US politics

Astoria doctor pleads guilty to raping unconscious women and abusing hospital patients: DA - Astoria Post

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Sicko NYC doctor admits he filmed himself groping sedated patients, raping drugged women he met on dating sites

Zhi Alan Cheng pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse and rape of women he had drugged.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did hideous things'

A 74-year-old surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, admits to committing heinous sexual abuses against 299 victims, primarily children, during his surgical career.
fromAstoria Post
4 weeks ago
US politics

Astoria doctor pleads guilty to raping unconscious women and abusing hospital patients: DA - Astoria Post

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Sicko NYC doctor admits he filmed himself groping sedated patients, raping drugged women he met on dating sites

France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did hideous things'

A 74-year-old surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, admits to committing heinous sexual abuses against 299 victims, primarily children, during his surgical career.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Bereaved parents claim son's death after being discharged from hospital was 'avoidable'

There was nothing natural about the way my son died. Balram died because of a series of clear, documented, and avoidable clinical failures.
London politics
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Where The Average Medical Lawsuit Is Nearly $800,000, And Other States With The Most Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice activity can indicate state-level health care quality issues.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Health Care Deserts: Where A Lack Of Doctors Could Be Hurting Health Outcomes

The United States faces a physician shortage exacerbated by an aging population and increasing illness rates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec faces 20 years prison for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, primarily children under 15.
Healthcare
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

Texas Doctor Who Falsely Diagnosed Patients as Part of Insurance Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 10 Years' Imprisonment

A Texas doctor defrauded insurers of over $118 million by altering patient records and falsely diagnosing them with chronic illnesses.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Government promises 'robust' response to children's hip surgeries audit due to be published this week

Today, Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan... warned the audit report could point to "the largest medical malpractice in the history of the State."
SF parents
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Glamorous maternity start-up backed by Chelsea Clinton sued for negligence: Court docs

Oula, a maternity startup, faces a lawsuit for alleged medical malpractice during childbirth.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

A Miami doctor with an $825,000 Brazilian butt lift mistake and a death

Dr. Oliver Chang faces scrutiny after two fatal Brazilian butt lifts, leading to insurance payouts and state complaints.
#fraud
Law
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Lawsuit: Long Islanders conspired with doctors, lawyers to fake accidents

A federal lawsuit reveals a conspiracy among Long Islanders, lawyers, and healthcare providers to fraudulently obtain insurance payouts through staged accidents.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC mom injured in botched Queens butt implant removal by sham plastic surgeon dies

A mother died after a botched surgery by a fake doctor in a Queens home clinic.
Law
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Lawsuit: Long Islanders conspired with doctors, lawyers to fake accidents

A federal lawsuit reveals a conspiracy among Long Islanders, lawyers, and healthcare providers to fraudulently obtain insurance payouts through staged accidents.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC mom injured in botched Queens butt implant removal by sham plastic surgeon dies

A mother died after a botched surgery by a fake doctor in a Queens home clinic.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Death of baby prompts lawsuit against California hospital accused of turning expectant mother away

The lawsuit against Sharp Grossmont Hospital raises serious questions about their treatment of expectant mothers and neonatal care standards.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald highlighted the distress among parents regarding unnecessary surgeries performed on their children, raising concerns about potentially hundreds of cases.
SF parents
#sexual-assault
Law
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.
Law
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Sham plastic surgeon describes NYC mom's final moments before dying in botched butt implant procedure: 'I panicked'

A sham doctor faces charges after a botched illegal butt-implant removal procedure left a patient brain dead.
NYC parents
fromsilive
3 months ago

Parents say infant son almost died after circumcision at NYC hospital, report says

A newborn suffered severe complications after a circumcision at a New York City hospital, allegedly due to a lack of informed consent regarding risks.
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

Expert witness was 'confused, disoriented and out of touch' at deposition, law firm's suit alleges

Expert witness allegedly demanded excessive fees and appeared unprepared and disoriented during deposition, leading to legal complications for the hiring law firm.
fromQueens Post
3 months ago

Whitestone mom dies weeks after receiving treatment from fake 'doctor' out of Astoria home - Queens Post

A mother died following an illegal cosmetic procedure performed by an unlicensed individual, highlighting the dangers of such practices.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami doctor found guilty of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets

Dr. Daniel Alberto Carpman was convicted of conspiring to distribute over 2 million Oxycodone pills, profiting from a pill-mill scheme involving elderly patients.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Walters: In California's Capitol, some political fights span decades

The Capitol's dynamics in 1975 were pretty much what they are today, with influential interests and financial conflicts mirroring the present political landscape.
SF politics
#cosmetic-surgery
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Phony NYC doctor leaves woman, 31, brain dead after botched attempt to remove butt implants: sources

A fake doctor left a patient brain dead following a botched butt implant removal at his illegal clinic.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Influencer sues Harley Street plastic surgeon for 1.7million after 'overly large breast implants ruined career'

"Ms. Mansutti claims that the implants led to severe physical pain and disfigurement, irrevocably damaging her career as a leading social media influencer."
UK news
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Ex-Timbers GK awarded $20M in malpractice lawsuit

A jury ruled in favor of Jake Gleeson, awarding him over $20 million in a malpractice lawsuit against his former team doctor.
#personal-injury
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Investment banker scarred for life' by laser hair removal sues clinic for 50k

An investment banker is suing a London beauty clinic for almost £50,000 after suffering permanent scarring from a botched laser hair removal procedure.
London startup
Cancer
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Here are the consequences for an Aventura doctor after he failed to diagnose cancer

Dr. Mark Christ faces penalties for failing to properly diagnose and manage a patient's testicular cancer, impacting both his career and finances.
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Surgery at a UC hospital went shockingly wrong, leading to leg amputation, lawsuit says

Medical neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, as seen in a nurse's husband's amputation after hospital staff ignored treatment requests.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Patients of Toronto gynecologist linked to infection risk say they flagged negative experiences years earlier | CBC News

A Toronto gynecologist faced complaints about inadequate hygiene and patient treatment, highlighting systemic issues in response handling.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US gynecologist charged with sexual abuse and performing unnecessary procedures

A gynecologist was arrested for sexually abusing patients and reusing unsanitary medical devices during unnecessary procedures.
Social justice
fromMission Local
5 months ago

Forcibly sterilized in California prisons, victims stitch together memorial quilt

Kelli Dillon's experience highlights the trauma of forced sterilization in California prisons, revealing systemic abuses and the need for justice.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

How medical boards often fail patients - and with deadly results

The Ballard Clinic, once a family practice, became a notorious pill mill under Dr. Ballard III, contributing to the opioid crisis.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Miami plastic surgeon's bad injections caused a Brazilian butt lift death, state says

A doctor is accused of causing a patient's death during a Brazilian butt lift at a Miami-Dade surgery center.
#lucy-letby
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby's baby killing conviction

The conviction of Lucy Letby for killing seven infants is being questioned amid claims of flawed evidence and potential miscarriage of justice.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of Killer Nurse' Lucy Letby

The panel raised significant doubts about the evidence against nurse Lucy Letby, finding no proof of her guilt in the deaths of seven babies.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby's baby killing conviction

The conviction of Lucy Letby for killing seven infants is being questioned amid claims of flawed evidence and potential miscarriage of justice.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of Killer Nurse' Lucy Letby

The panel raised significant doubts about the evidence against nurse Lucy Letby, finding no proof of her guilt in the deaths of seven babies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Woman from Wales died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest hears

The inquest revealed that Janet Savage, who sought gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, tragically died from acute bleeding loss due to a severe injury to her abdominal aorta.
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