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Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks 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
1 month 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.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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

An investment banker is suing for damages after a botched laser hair removal caused permanent scarring.
A legal battle unfolds over claims of informed consent versus negligence in cosmetic procedures.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours 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.
fromDatabreaches
6 days ago
Healthcare

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

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks 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
1 month 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.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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

An investment banker is suing for damages after a botched laser hair removal caused permanent scarring.
A legal battle unfolds over claims of informed consent versus negligence in cosmetic procedures.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours 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.
fromDatabreaches
6 days ago
Healthcare

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

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#healthcare
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Drug shortages putting patients at risk, pharmacists warn

Pharmacists face challenges due to drug shortages, risking patient health and delaying care. Increased flexibility for medication substitutions is urgently needed.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Public 'misled' over physician role, says coroner

A coroner emphasized the misleading perceptions of physician associates in healthcare after a patient was misdiagnosed and died.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman dies after serious health condition misdiagnosed as nose bleed

Misdiagnosis by a physician associate leads to a woman's death, raising concerns about PA training and public awareness.
Healthcare
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Reducing Unnecessary Care With Electronic Alerts - News Center

Alerts in electronic health records reduce unnecessary care for older adults.
Education on over-treatment significantly impacts clinician behavior in primary care.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Top NYC hospital system accused of turning a blind eye to sexually abusive doctor - again: suits

Northwell Health Systems is facing new lawsuits for neglecting sexual abuse allegations against its doctors, including Dr. Dennis Feihel.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Health minister 'wasn't pleased' at hospital consultants weekend roster and pledges more over St Patrick's weekend

Plan to increase consultant presence in hospitals over weekends to improve patient safety during holidays.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Drug shortages putting patients at risk, pharmacists warn

Pharmacists face challenges due to drug shortages, risking patient health and delaying care. Increased flexibility for medication substitutions is urgently needed.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Public 'misled' over physician role, says coroner

A coroner emphasized the misleading perceptions of physician associates in healthcare after a patient was misdiagnosed and died.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman dies after serious health condition misdiagnosed as nose bleed

Misdiagnosis by a physician associate leads to a woman's death, raising concerns about PA training and public awareness.
Healthcare
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Reducing Unnecessary Care With Electronic Alerts - News Center

Alerts in electronic health records reduce unnecessary care for older adults.
Education on over-treatment significantly impacts clinician behavior in primary care.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Top NYC hospital system accused of turning a blind eye to sexually abusive doctor - again: suits

Northwell Health Systems is facing new lawsuits for neglecting sexual abuse allegations against its doctors, including Dr. Dennis Feihel.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Health minister 'wasn't pleased' at hospital consultants weekend roster and pledges more over St Patrick's weekend

Plan to increase consultant presence in hospitals over weekends to improve patient safety during holidays.
more#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US nursing home employees: do you have information about UnitedHealth's nursing home practices?

UnitedHealth employees allege that safety was compromised to cut costs in Medicare Advantage ISNPs.
#nhs
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

NHS rolls out AI app to predict and prevent falls that could land patients in hospital | Computer Weekly

Artificial intelligence is being employed to predict and prevent falls in home care, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospitalizations.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Hospital should 'take action' after fall death

Poor communication and observation protocols in the NHS trust led to an elderly patient's death following a fall.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

NHS staff fatigue severely impacts patient safety, causing medication errors and impaired decision-making.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

NHS rolls out AI app to predict and prevent falls that could land patients in hospital | Computer Weekly

Artificial intelligence is being employed to predict and prevent falls in home care, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospitalizations.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Hospital should 'take action' after fall death

Poor communication and observation protocols in the NHS trust led to an elderly patient's death following a fall.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

NHS staff fatigue severely impacts patient safety, causing medication errors and impaired decision-making.
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#maternity-care
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Recent death of baby at Portiuncula Hospital leads to new external review into maternity and baby care

Ten reviews are underway regarding maternity care after incidents of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and stillbirths, highlighting the need for improved safety protocols.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Recent death of baby at Portiuncula Hospital leads to new external review into maternity and baby care

Ten reviews are underway regarding maternity care after incidents of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and stillbirths, highlighting the need for improved safety protocols.
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#transparency
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Over 2,200 families may be caught up in children's hip surgeries controversy

A clinical audit of pediatric hip surgeries since 2010 revealed concerns, prompting communication with thousands of affected families.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Over 2,200 families may be caught up in children's hip surgeries controversy

A clinical audit of pediatric hip surgeries since 2010 revealed concerns, prompting communication with thousands of affected families.
more#transparency
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Suicides and Rape at a Prized Mental Health Center

Timberline Knolls faced serious safety issues, including staff shortages and past incidents of assault, despite claims of procedural changes.
more#mental-health
#medical-ethics
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

more#medical-ethics
#healthcare-reform
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

We fight for better workplaces': Health care professionals use National Nurses Week to advocate better work conditions | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

We fight for better workplaces': Health care professionals use National Nurses Week to advocate better work conditions | amNewYork

more#healthcare-reform
#healthcare-quality
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Fire breaks out at west London hospital

Around 60 firefighters successfully extinguished a fire at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing.
Privacy professionals
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

How halt in funding hurts efforts to ensure safety of patients in medical research - Harvard Gazette

Federal funding cuts to Harvard disrupt oversight of medical research, affecting patient rights and safety in studies.
#fdny
NYC parents
fromAol
1 month ago

New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: 'Stupid - in a word'

New FDNY policy mandates patients be taken to the nearest hospital, raising safety concerns among patients and medical professionals.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: 'Stupid - in a word'

New FDNY policy directs ambulances to the nearest hospital, provoking backlash for compromising patient safety and care.
NYC parents
fromAol
1 month ago

New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: 'Stupid - in a word'

New FDNY policy mandates patients be taken to the nearest hospital, raising safety concerns among patients and medical professionals.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: 'Stupid - in a word'

New FDNY policy directs ambulances to the nearest hospital, provoking backlash for compromising patient safety and care.
more#fdny
#ransomware
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Most Healthcare Providers Remain Highly Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks - MedCity News

Healthcare organizations face severe cybersecurity risks, with 90% vulnerable to ransomware.
Ransomware attacks can result in significant operational and financial impacts on healthcare delivery.
The cumulative costs from cyberattacks can reach millions, affecting patient care and organizational finances.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Several more lawsuits filed against Frederick Health Hospital related to data breach, cybersecurity failures

Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Most Healthcare Providers Remain Highly Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks - MedCity News

Healthcare organizations face severe cybersecurity risks, with 90% vulnerable to ransomware.
Ransomware attacks can result in significant operational and financial impacts on healthcare delivery.
The cumulative costs from cyberattacks can reach millions, affecting patient care and organizational finances.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Several more lawsuits filed against Frederick Health Hospital related to data breach, cybersecurity failures

more#ransomware
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Telehealth Fraud & Compliance: Preventing 'Pill Mills' While Ensuring Access to Care - MedCity News

The rise of 'pill mills' in telehealth signifies a troubling transformation where clinics merely evaluate patients hastily and issue prescriptions, impacting patient safety.
Alternative medicine
#fda
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Drugs taken by millions recalled over fears of health consequences

The FDA has recalled nearly 40 generic medications from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals due to manufacturing issues that may risk temporary health effects.
London startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

FDA approved Humacyte's lab-grown blood vessels despite serious patient complications, raising concerns about study validation and patient safety.
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Drugs taken by millions recalled over fears of health consequences

The FDA has recalled nearly 40 generic medications from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals due to manufacturing issues that may risk temporary health effects.
London startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

FDA approved Humacyte's lab-grown blood vessels despite serious patient complications, raising concerns about study validation and patient safety.
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#healthcare-system
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

After a traumatic visit to a gynecologist, a newcomer didn't know what to do. Advocates say that's a problem | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

After a traumatic visit to a gynecologist, a newcomer didn't know what to do. Advocates say that's a problem | CBC News

more#healthcare-system
#health-policy
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

Trump whacks tiny agency that works to make the nation's health care safer

The dissolution of AHRQ compromises patient safety research and expert resources, impacting healthcare effectiveness.
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

Trump whacks tiny agency that works to make the nation's health care safer

The dissolution of AHRQ compromises patient safety research and expert resources, impacting healthcare effectiveness.
more#health-policy
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cancer screening reporting errors led to mum's death

Misreporting of cervical cancer screening results led to a preventable death and subsequent compensation for the affected family.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A 9-year-old dies hours after dental surgery. The cause of death is under investigation

A 9-year-old girl died after dental surgery, raising concerns over anesthesiology practices.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Revealed: the hospitals where most patients left emergency departments before treatment was complete

Over 105,000 patients left emergency departments early last year, raising concerns about care and treatment efficacy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thirty-seven patients die needlessly each day in the NHS. Change is good, but patient safety must come first | Jeremy Hunt

NHS England's overcentralisation complicates operational management and impacts patient care standards despite the aim to enhance healthcare.
EU data protection
fromwww.mcall.com
2 months ago

Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports

A patient died from acute liver injury while using Sarepta's Elevidys gene therapy for muscular dystrophy, causing a major stock market reaction.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

How to Find a Top-Tier Hair Transplant Clinic: 7 Red Flags to Avoid

With the industry booming, mediocre clinics are springing up in every corner, and it gets increasingly difficult to tell the masters from the charlatans.
London startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Patients frustrated as Toronto Public Health receives many calls related to local gynecologist | CBC News

"I called multiple times, I told them I got a pap smear, should I be worried, should I be concerned? They initially told me no," Malek said.
Privacy professionals
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NY woman pretended to be a dentist and performed root canals on undocumented immigrants: cops

A Long Island woman posed as a dentist, performing dangerous dental procedures on undocumented immigrants without any qualifications.
#healthcare-innovation
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Innovative Pharmacy Technology Training Program in Brooklyn Is Shaping Tomorrow's Pharmacy Leaders

fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Innovative Pharmacy Technology Training Program in Brooklyn Is Shaping Tomorrow's Pharmacy Leaders

more#healthcare-innovation
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

SSK Plastic Surgery discloses it experienced a hack and extortion attempt in 2024

SSK Plastic Surgery faced a cyberattack involving extortion, with unauthorized access to client data, prompting law enforcement and cybersecurity intervention.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Patients speak out after thousands exposed to infection risk at Toronto gynecologist | CBC News

Public health officials alerted 2,500 patients of potential exposure to blood-borne infections due to unclean medical tools at a Toronto clinic.
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