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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US private prison healthcare industry grows despite alleged medical neglect

Medical staff at Santa Barbara county jail misdiagnosed a 57-year-old inmate's severe condition, mistaking symptoms of a perforated stomach for opioid withdrawal, leading to her death.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tuanzebe launches legal complaint against Manchester United alleging medical negligence'

Axel Tuanzebe has filed a legal complaint against Manchester United alleging medical negligence related to an injury sustained after July 2022. The claim is categorized as Clinical Negligence Part 7 Claim Medical Advice and concerns an injury during Tuanzebe's final year with the club.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A San Diego police officer was found dead outside a Murrieta jail after a DUI arrest. His family is suing

An off-duty San Diego police officer died after being released from jail while suffering health issues, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit against Riverside County.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Family of California cop who died in jail parking lot after DUI arrest files lawsuit

Lawrence David Orso, 46, of Murrieta had a blood alcohol level of 0.23% nearly three times the legal limit for driving when he was arrested.
Public health
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Misdiagnosed and Ignored: A Cannabis Patient's ICU Nightmare | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Medical bias against cannabis led to misdiagnosis and mistreatment of an 18-year-old patient, nearly costing her life.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parents seek legal review of son's hospital death

Parents allege their son died due to inadequate hospital care and plan a judicial review after a coroner ruled the death as natural causes.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

HSE apologises to child given the wrong Covid jab with a used needle

The HSE compensated a 13-year-old for receiving a wrong Covid-19 vaccination with a used needle, highlighting medical negligence.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

HSE apologises to child immunised with used needle during Covid-19 jab

The HSE has acknowledged its failure in the administration of the Covid-19 vaccine to 13-year-old Ella Mockler Mulhern, revealing both the incorrect vaccine and the reuse of a needle.
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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Martha doctor's failings 'particularly grave'

Martha Mills' death led to 'Martha's Rule', allowing parents urgent second opinions in hospitals after a doctor's negligence in her care.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Professor accused of faking poor IQ test to boost 1m brain injury compensation claim

Dr. Hakmi's case against the NHS highlights the complexities of medical negligence claims.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police investigate heart deaths at NHS hospital

NHS investigation into patient deaths reveals possible medical negligence and inadequate death certificate reporting regarding heart procedures.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Diego Maradona: Mistrial ruled in case against medical team DW 05/29/2025

The Argentine court declared a mistrial in the homicide case against Diego Maradona's medical team due to ethical conflicts raised by a judge's television appearance.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

Man deals with gut punch' after routine surgery leads to leg amputation at California hospital

Living one day at a time is my mantra now, as I navigate these emotional and physical changes stemming from a routine procedure gone awry.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Harvey Weinstein Becomes an Unlikely Voice in the Push to Close Rikers

Harvey Weinstein's situation at Rikers Island underscores the broader issues of medical neglect and dangerous conditions within the jail.
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