Hospital should 'take action' after fall deathPoor communication and observation protocols in the NHS trust led to an elderly patient's death following a fall.
Major London hospitals could be forced to close after rebuilds delayed, ministers warnedLondon hospitals face potential closures due to infrastructure decay and delayed rebuilding plans, putting patient care at risk.
Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuildThe Princess Alexandra Hospital is facing severe infrastructure issues that endanger patient safety and delay needed renovations.
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E waitThe inadequate provision of timely medication in A&E can severely impact patient health outcomes.
A&E patients facing waiting time of up to 50 hoursPatients at Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours amidst a declared critical incident due to high demand.
Ambulance handover delays in England may harm 1,000 patients a dayAmbulance handover delays in England are causing significant harm to over 1,000 patients daily, indicating a critical state of the NHS.
Hospital should 'take action' after fall deathPoor communication and observation protocols in the NHS trust led to an elderly patient's death following a fall.
Major London hospitals could be forced to close after rebuilds delayed, ministers warnedLondon hospitals face potential closures due to infrastructure decay and delayed rebuilding plans, putting patient care at risk.
Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuildThe Princess Alexandra Hospital is facing severe infrastructure issues that endanger patient safety and delay needed renovations.
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E waitThe inadequate provision of timely medication in A&E can severely impact patient health outcomes.
A&E patients facing waiting time of up to 50 hoursPatients at Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours amidst a declared critical incident due to high demand.
Ambulance handover delays in England may harm 1,000 patients a dayAmbulance handover delays in England are causing significant harm to over 1,000 patients daily, indicating a critical state of the NHS.
3 arrested in North Bay after kidnapping patient from medical facility, police sayThree suspects kidnapped a patient from a medical facility in an attempt to gain control of their finances.
Australian IVF giant Genea confirms hackers 'accessed data' during cyberattack | TechCrunchGenea is investigating a cybersecurity incident that disrupted services and involved potential access to sensitive patient information.
The Change Healthcare breach: What changed, what didn't, and what mustThe Change Healthcare breach revealed critical vulnerabilities in healthcare data security, showing that all organizations need to adopt a resilience mindset.
Nurse refused to call 999 for female patient with dementia who drank cleaning fluid and later diedA nurse manager is facing allegations for neglect after a dementia patient died from ingesting cleaning fluid, including preventing incident documentation.
Why Are Hospital Ransomware Attacks Becoming More Frequent Globally? The UN Met to Discuss | HackerNoonHospital ransomware attacks are increasingly common, prompting healthcare administrators to invest in cyberattack insurance policies.
10,000 Michigan Nurses to Join Teamsters After Largest Union Election in Years10,000 nurses at Corewell Health won a successful union election, highlighting issues surrounding staffing cuts and unsafe practices in healthcare.
3 arrested in North Bay after kidnapping patient from medical facility, police sayThree suspects kidnapped a patient from a medical facility in an attempt to gain control of their finances.
Australian IVF giant Genea confirms hackers 'accessed data' during cyberattack | TechCrunchGenea is investigating a cybersecurity incident that disrupted services and involved potential access to sensitive patient information.
The Change Healthcare breach: What changed, what didn't, and what mustThe Change Healthcare breach revealed critical vulnerabilities in healthcare data security, showing that all organizations need to adopt a resilience mindset.
Nurse refused to call 999 for female patient with dementia who drank cleaning fluid and later diedA nurse manager is facing allegations for neglect after a dementia patient died from ingesting cleaning fluid, including preventing incident documentation.
Why Are Hospital Ransomware Attacks Becoming More Frequent Globally? The UN Met to Discuss | HackerNoonHospital ransomware attacks are increasingly common, prompting healthcare administrators to invest in cyberattack insurance policies.
10,000 Michigan Nurses to Join Teamsters After Largest Union Election in Years10,000 nurses at Corewell Health won a successful union election, highlighting issues surrounding staffing cuts and unsafe practices in healthcare.
This AI tool could help curb domestic violenceAIRS is an AI tool identifying IPV risk using Electronic Health Records data.The tool has been implemented in emergency rooms and primary care sites in Boston.Quality of data labeling is critical for the effectiveness of AIRS.
Why 'digital twins' could speed up drug discoveryAI-powered digital twins revolutionize cardiovascular device testing, enhancing inclusivity and safety by accurately reflecting diverse patient profiles.
This AI tool could help curb domestic violenceAIRS is an AI tool identifying IPV risk using Electronic Health Records data.The tool has been implemented in emergency rooms and primary care sites in Boston.Quality of data labeling is critical for the effectiveness of AIRS.
Why 'digital twins' could speed up drug discoveryAI-powered digital twins revolutionize cardiovascular device testing, enhancing inclusivity and safety by accurately reflecting diverse patient profiles.
When online weight-loss drugs are too good to be trueZappy Health's low-cost obesity drugs were sourced from an unlicensed pharmacy, leading to significant customer and company fallout.
Why Telehealth Advocates Are Calling on the Trump Administration to Withdraw New Telemedicine Rules - MedCity NewsTelehealth access to controlled substances may see new restrictions despite efforts to maintain flexibility after 2025.
When online weight-loss drugs are too good to be trueZappy Health's low-cost obesity drugs were sourced from an unlicensed pharmacy, leading to significant customer and company fallout.
Why Telehealth Advocates Are Calling on the Trump Administration to Withdraw New Telemedicine Rules - MedCity NewsTelehealth access to controlled substances may see new restrictions despite efforts to maintain flexibility after 2025.
What You Should Know About Biological DentistryBiological dentistry emphasizes a natural approach, prioritizing overall well-being and biocompatible materials in dental care.
Doctor feels 'betrayed' by her own hospital over son's deathA paediatrician felt betrayed by the hospital after her son died due to miscommunication that delayed necessary treatment.
Hospital issue unreserved apology to family of man who died two days after doctors failed to detect heart issueThe inquest concluded that medical misadventure contributed to the death of Richard Walsh due to inadequate hospital care.
Hospital issues unreserved apology to family of man who died two days after doctors failed to detect heart issueMedical misadventure was identified in the case of Richard Walsh, pointing to shortcomings in hospital care prior to his death.
Doctor feels 'betrayed' by her own hospital over son's deathA paediatrician felt betrayed by the hospital after her son died due to miscommunication that delayed necessary treatment.
Hospital issue unreserved apology to family of man who died two days after doctors failed to detect heart issueThe inquest concluded that medical misadventure contributed to the death of Richard Walsh due to inadequate hospital care.
Hospital issues unreserved apology to family of man who died two days after doctors failed to detect heart issueMedical misadventure was identified in the case of Richard Walsh, pointing to shortcomings in hospital care prior to his death.
Swedish hospital finds 11 more unnecessary hysterectomy casesUppsala University Hospital wrongly diagnosed 33 women at risk for uterine cancer, leading to unnecessary surgeries and changes in diagnostic protocols.
Miami plastic surgeon's bad injections caused a Brazilian butt lift death, state saysA doctor is accused of causing a patient's death during a Brazilian butt lift at a Miami-Dade surgery center.
Sign-up bonus to be offered to graduate therapists to stay and work in HSE disability teams under FG proposalsThe new health manifesto includes incentives to recruit therapy graduates and extends GP visit cards for children under 18.
Swedish hospital finds 11 more unnecessary hysterectomy casesUppsala University Hospital wrongly diagnosed 33 women at risk for uterine cancer, leading to unnecessary surgeries and changes in diagnostic protocols.
Miami plastic surgeon's bad injections caused a Brazilian butt lift death, state saysA doctor is accused of causing a patient's death during a Brazilian butt lift at a Miami-Dade surgery center.
Sign-up bonus to be offered to graduate therapists to stay and work in HSE disability teams under FG proposalsThe new health manifesto includes incentives to recruit therapy graduates and extends GP visit cards for children under 18.
Record NHS baby deaths fine 'follows empty promises'Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust received record fines due to systemic failures in maternity care, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding patient safety.
Nine births at Portiuncula Hospital under review including two stillbirths as HSE appoints new team to run maternity servicesNew management team appointed to improve maternity services after concerning incidents involving infant hypoxia and stillbirths.
Record NHS baby deaths fine 'follows empty promises'Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust received record fines due to systemic failures in maternity care, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding patient safety.
Nine births at Portiuncula Hospital under review including two stillbirths as HSE appoints new team to run maternity servicesNew management team appointed to improve maternity services after concerning incidents involving infant hypoxia and stillbirths.
Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDATrump nominated Dr. Martin A. Makary as FDA commissioner to restore public trust and prioritize safety in food and drug regulations.
MP's bid to protect 'nurse' job title passes first hurdleDawn Butler's bill aims to legally protect the title 'nurse' to enhance patient safety by ensuring it's used only by registered nurses.
Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDATrump nominated Dr. Martin A. Makary as FDA commissioner to restore public trust and prioritize safety in food and drug regulations.
MP's bid to protect 'nurse' job title passes first hurdleDawn Butler's bill aims to legally protect the title 'nurse' to enhance patient safety by ensuring it's used only by registered nurses.
Mesh victims still wait for financial compensationWomen harmed by pelvic mesh implants are still waiting for government action on compensation one year post-report.
Horrifying medical device malfunction: Abdominal implant erupts from legThe case highlights concerns over the safety and transparency of IVC filter devices after a patient experienced severe complications from a failed filter.
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here's how to make sure you're getting themSmartphone app notifications for diabetes management are crucial; missing them can lead to health emergencies.
Horrifying medical device malfunction: Abdominal implant erupts from legThe case highlights concerns over the safety and transparency of IVC filter devices after a patient experienced severe complications from a failed filter.
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here's how to make sure you're getting themSmartphone app notifications for diabetes management are crucial; missing them can lead to health emergencies.
Surgeon removed wrong organ then covered it up, widow alleges in suitBeverly Bryan is suing a surgeon for wrongful death, alleging he mistakenly removed the wrong organ during a routine surgery.
Hospital security up after fake doctor injects manA woman impersonated a doctor and injected a patient with an unknown substance, leading to enhanced security measures at the hospital.
Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' herA mother criticizes Great Ormond Street Hospital for allowing a disgraced surgeon to operate on her daughter, considering legal action due to alleged negligence.
Surgeon removed wrong organ then covered it up, widow alleges in suitBeverly Bryan is suing a surgeon for wrongful death, alleging he mistakenly removed the wrong organ during a routine surgery.
Hospital security up after fake doctor injects manA woman impersonated a doctor and injected a patient with an unknown substance, leading to enhanced security measures at the hospital.
Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' herA mother criticizes Great Ormond Street Hospital for allowing a disgraced surgeon to operate on her daughter, considering legal action due to alleged negligence.
Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance boss urges flights despite banThe Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance Grounded Over Licence Issue Amid Patient Safety Concerns.
Air ambulance boss urges flights despite groundingThe Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance is grounded due to an admin error, but its CEO believes it should still operate under modified conditions.
Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance boss urges flights despite banThe Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance Grounded Over Licence Issue Amid Patient Safety Concerns.
Air ambulance boss urges flights despite groundingThe Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance is grounded due to an admin error, but its CEO believes it should still operate under modified conditions.
Pharmacies require stricter weight-loss jab checksOnline pharmacies now face stricter regulations for weight-loss drug prescriptions, requiring in-person or video consultations to verify patient eligibility.
ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.A chartered plane journey ended in tragedy for a cancer patient, showcasing the dangers of unproven medical treatments sought abroad.
Right to TryRight-to-try laws enable terminally ill patients to access experimental treatments without FDA approval, raising ethical and safety concerns.
Exclusive | LI plastic surgeon accused of performing unauthorized vagina-lift, sexual harassment: 'Call me daddy'Plastic surgeon Dr. David Pincus faces serious allegations, including unauthorized procedures and sexual misconduct against employees and patients.
Los Angeles OB-GYN accused of offering to be a 'sugar daddy' and pay patient for sexDr. Arjang Naim faces serious accusations of sexual harassment and unethical behavior towards a patient, raising alarm over patient safety in medical practices.
ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.A chartered plane journey ended in tragedy for a cancer patient, showcasing the dangers of unproven medical treatments sought abroad.
Right to TryRight-to-try laws enable terminally ill patients to access experimental treatments without FDA approval, raising ethical and safety concerns.
Exclusive | LI plastic surgeon accused of performing unauthorized vagina-lift, sexual harassment: 'Call me daddy'Plastic surgeon Dr. David Pincus faces serious allegations, including unauthorized procedures and sexual misconduct against employees and patients.
Los Angeles OB-GYN accused of offering to be a 'sugar daddy' and pay patient for sexDr. Arjang Naim faces serious accusations of sexual harassment and unethical behavior towards a patient, raising alarm over patient safety in medical practices.
Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes Worsen Behavior and Health RisksAlzheimer's disease requires comprehensive care due to cognitive decline, but antipsychotic medications pose significant risks, emphasizing the need for safe management strategies.
Nine births at Portiuncula Hospital under review including two stillbirths as HSE appoints new team to run maternity servicesA highly experienced management team is taking charge of maternity services in response to serious incidents, including infant oxygen deprivation and stillbirths.
Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes Worsen Behavior and Health RisksAlzheimer's disease requires comprehensive care due to cognitive decline, but antipsychotic medications pose significant risks, emphasizing the need for safe management strategies.
Nine births at Portiuncula Hospital under review including two stillbirths as HSE appoints new team to run maternity servicesA highly experienced management team is taking charge of maternity services in response to serious incidents, including infant oxygen deprivation and stillbirths.
Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab salesOnline sales of weight-loss drugs pose safety risks, demanding stricter regulations and face-to-face consultations to ensure patient well-being.
Porsha Ngumezi Died Under TX Abortion Ban After Riskier Miscarriage TreatmentPorsha Ngumezi's preventable death highlights how abortion laws affect medical care, compromising patient safety and diverging from standard practices.
Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists sayPharmacies advocate for stricter oversight of online weight-loss jab sales to ensure patient safety through proper consultations.
Porsha Ngumezi Died Under TX Abortion Ban After Riskier Miscarriage TreatmentPorsha Ngumezi's preventable death highlights how abortion laws affect medical care, compromising patient safety and diverging from standard practices.
Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists sayPharmacies advocate for stricter oversight of online weight-loss jab sales to ensure patient safety through proper consultations.
Report Finds Pharmaceutical Companies Took Secret Money for Unrestricted Opioid PrescriptionsThe opioid crisis highlights corporate corruption and the failures of a for-profit healthcare system that prioritizes profits over patient safety.
It's a death sentence': US health insurance system is failing, say doctorsHealth insurance companies are accused of prioritizing profits over patients' health, leading to fatal delays in crucial medical care.
Mental health patients harmed by being sent to units far from home, report findsDistance placements of mental health patients from home are causing severe psychological harm and distrust in the system.
Report Finds Pharmaceutical Companies Took Secret Money for Unrestricted Opioid PrescriptionsThe opioid crisis highlights corporate corruption and the failures of a for-profit healthcare system that prioritizes profits over patient safety.
It's a death sentence': US health insurance system is failing, say doctorsHealth insurance companies are accused of prioritizing profits over patients' health, leading to fatal delays in crucial medical care.
Mental health patients harmed by being sent to units far from home, report findsDistance placements of mental health patients from home are causing severe psychological harm and distrust in the system.
A Miami doctor with a Brazilian butt lift death faces another BBL-linked state complaintDr. Oliver Simmons faces new complaints two years after a reprimand for a fatal BBL surgery, highlighting ongoing concerns in cosmetic surgery safety.
Regulators Tell Baltimore Drug Program to Cease and Desist'Maryland regulators halted PHA Healthcare's operations due to unsafe patient housing linked to drug use and licensing violations.
Husband tells coroner of concerns over wife's care at Queen's HospitalConcerns about nursing care at Queen's Hospital raised after a woman's death; an inquest will investigate possible failings in treatment.
'I paid fake doctor thousands for fillers - now I look like a gargoyle'Unregulated cosmetic procedures pose severe risks, leading to permanent disfigurement and trauma for patients.Urgent reform is needed in the aesthetic industry to ensure patient safety and prevent individuals without medical training from performing procedures.
Health centre removed from special measures after 'significant improvements'Wordsworth Health Centre has improved from 'inadequate' to 'good' after addressing safety and management concerns, leading to increased patient care quality.
Mouldy toast and cold dinners - patients deliver scathing reviews of hospital foodAngry family members are raising concerns about inadequate meal service and food quality in hospitals, prompting complaints to health authorities.
Lawmakers take on prior authorization reform as health insurance frustrations mountPrior authorization is a significant barrier to patient care, frustrating medical providers and potentially compromising patient safety.
'Hospital's failures led to woman's death'Jessica Powell's death was ruled an accident; the hospital failed in supervision and safety protocols leading to her escape attempt.
Controversial face-down restraint still being used for mental health patients in EnglandProne restraint in mental health care continues despite known risks, with over 5,000 instances reported in 2023.
'Hospital's failures led to woman's death'Jessica Powell's death was ruled an accident; the hospital failed in supervision and safety protocols leading to her escape attempt.
Controversial face-down restraint still being used for mental health patients in EnglandProne restraint in mental health care continues despite known risks, with over 5,000 instances reported in 2023.
When the surgeon chooses the wrong organ: A more frequent error than previously thoughtWrong-site surgeries (WSS) occur more frequently than perceived and have serious consequences; improved protocols are necessary to prevent these tragic events.
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'Patients suffered unnecessarily due to mispositioned electrodes in DBS surgeries at an NHS trust, revealing systemic failings and lack of accountability.
'Many patients were cared for in corridors': Hospital's emergency care blastedCQC inspection reveals Barts Health NHS Trust must improve patient safety and care access due to long waits and overcrowding in emergency services.
Further disruption expected after latest NHS cyber attack | Computer WeeklyA major cyber attack has severely disrupted healthcare services in Merseyside, impacting surgeries and patient access to IT systems.
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'Patients suffered unnecessarily due to mispositioned electrodes in DBS surgeries at an NHS trust, revealing systemic failings and lack of accountability.
'Many patients were cared for in corridors': Hospital's emergency care blastedCQC inspection reveals Barts Health NHS Trust must improve patient safety and care access due to long waits and overcrowding in emergency services.
Further disruption expected after latest NHS cyber attack | Computer WeeklyA major cyber attack has severely disrupted healthcare services in Merseyside, impacting surgeries and patient access to IT systems.
Phony dentist, 70, busted for practicing out of her NY kitchen, pulling 5 rotting teeth from victim who paid nearly $2K: DAA 70-year-old woman operated an unlicensed dental practice in her home, extracting teeth and collecting nearly $2,000 from an unsuspecting patient.
Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says reportMisread smear tests at Southern Health Trust led to cancer in eight women and treatment in eleven others, highlighting systemic failures in cervical screening.
California healer' gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshopAlternative healer Hongchi Xiao was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter after a patient died from not taking insulin during his therapy workshop.
American College of Radiology Launches AI Quality Registry for Improved Imaging InsightsThe American College of Radiology launched an AI registry to enhance analytics and oversight of AI in radiology, promoting safety and effectiveness.
Things aren't looking good for infamous CEO of "health care terrorists"Steward Health's financial practices raise serious legal concerns, highlighted by investigations and troubling allegations regarding the treatment of a patient's death.
F.D.A.: Some Clonazepam Recalled Over Incorrect Doses on LabelsEndo expanded its clonazepam recall due to mislabeling, heightening safety concerns for patients.
Surrey mum diagnosed with breast cancer 10 months late - because of missed emailWioletta Smith was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer after a missed follow-up from her mammogram due to hospital oversight.