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fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

Woman left fighting for life as fake Botox beautician apologises

Kaylie Bailey's daily reminder of a beauty treatment that nearly killed her after receiving illegal Botox injections. She paid Gemma Gray £75 for the injections.
Health
#employer-concerns
#nhs
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

NHS staff fatigue severely impacts patient safety, causing medication errors and impaired decision-making.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

People with cancer face ticking timebomb' due to NHS staff shortages

Cancer patients are facing severe delays in treatment due to NHS staff shortages, threatening their survival and treatment efficacy.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands harmed and 87 dead after NHS equipment failures in England

NHS equipment malfunctions resulted in almost 100 deaths and 4,000 injuries over three years, highlighting urgent funding needs for medical devices.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

NHS staff fatigue severely impacts patient safety, causing medication errors and impaired decision-making.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

People with cancer face ticking timebomb' due to NHS staff shortages

Cancer patients are facing severe delays in treatment due to NHS staff shortages, threatening their survival and treatment efficacy.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands harmed and 87 dead after NHS equipment failures in England

NHS equipment malfunctions resulted in almost 100 deaths and 4,000 injuries over three years, highlighting urgent funding needs for medical devices.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Generative AI is finding fertile soil in the healthcare industry

AI in healthcare is increasingly demonstrated to be beneficial, as evidenced by numerous stories of patients attributing their lifesaving experiences to AI tools like ChatGPT.
Artificial intelligence
#ivf
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Funding for further EHR deployments 'vitally important,' VA secretary says

VA maintains that the new EHR system will be critical for streamlining care for veterans and improving clinician retention, as the outdated system reduces operational efficiency.
Healthcare
#medical-negligence
#plastic-surgery
#healthcare-oversight
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Why are children's hospitals under scrutiny and will all of these audits make any difference?

Children's hospitals are under scrutiny due to reports highlighting management failures and potentially unnecessary surgeries, raising serious health concerns for affected children.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Toronto doctor's obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege | CBC News

NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Why are children's hospitals under scrutiny and will all of these audits make any difference?

Children's hospitals are under scrutiny due to reports highlighting management failures and potentially unnecessary surgeries, raising serious health concerns for affected children.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Toronto doctor's obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege | CBC News

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The Abbey Wood care home where staff 'don't know what Parkinson's is'

Investigators described a poor culture at Cedar Court with a level of complacency and a lack of empathy shown towards people and their care.
Mental health
#medical-ethics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

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

#healthcare
Information security
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

US healthcare firm postponed procedures after cyber attack knocked systems offline

Kettering Health faced a cyberattack leading to the cancellation of patient appointments and potential threats to patient information.
Mental health
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Newsom to Set Strict Staffing Rules at For-Profit Mental Hospitals After Reporters Exposed Conditions

Governor Newsom is enforcing emergency staffing increases for for-profit mental health hospitals amid findings of inadequate care and safety concerns.
Healthcare
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Healthcare organizations are turning a blind eye to phishing attacks

Many phishing attacks in healthcare go unreported, hindering security improvements and patient safety.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers: Report

UnitedHealth allegedly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers, risking patient health and safety.
Delayed transfers have resulted in serious medical consequences for patients, including permanent brain damage.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Every Medical Procedure Comes With Risks. It Can Be Difficult to Fully Understand Them.

Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks associated with medical procedures to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.
Information security
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

US healthcare firm postponed procedures after cyber attack knocked systems offline

Kettering Health faced a cyberattack leading to the cancellation of patient appointments and potential threats to patient information.
Mental health
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Newsom to Set Strict Staffing Rules at For-Profit Mental Hospitals After Reporters Exposed Conditions

Governor Newsom is enforcing emergency staffing increases for for-profit mental health hospitals amid findings of inadequate care and safety concerns.
Healthcare
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Healthcare organizations are turning a blind eye to phishing attacks

Many phishing attacks in healthcare go unreported, hindering security improvements and patient safety.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers: Report

UnitedHealth allegedly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers, risking patient health and safety.
Delayed transfers have resulted in serious medical consequences for patients, including permanent brain damage.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Every Medical Procedure Comes With Risks. It Can Be Difficult to Fully Understand Them.

Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks associated with medical procedures to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

From surface to sterile: The deep cleaning process of dental clinics in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The deep cleaning process in dental clinics ensures a transition from merely clean surfaces to fully sterile environments, protecting patients and staff alike.
London food
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Doctor guilty of misconduct over case of girl, 13, whose death led to Martha's rule

The tribunal was of the view that, as more serious and unexplained factors had come into play, there were clear points when Prof Thompson should have taken action.
UK news
Health
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Six key points in CHI report sent to gardai - from staff suing each other to potential lifelong impact of delayed treatment

Toxic work environments at CHI may endanger patient safety.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bill would create program for doctors with substance use, other disorders

Tina Minasian questions California's medical treatment bill for doctors with substance use issues, stressing public safety in healthcare.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Can healthcare go green without compromising safety?

U.S. hospitals generate almost six million tons of waste each year, significantly from single-use devices in operating rooms.
#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Fred Hutch to pay $50M+ in 2023 data raid settlement

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center will pay $52.5 million in a settlement over a threatening cyberattack that endangered cancer patients.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

Frederick Health Hospital faces lawsuits for failing to protect patient data during a ransomware attack.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Five most overcrowded hospitals this month revealed as nurses warn of 'unacceptable levels' on trolleys

A total of 8,199 patients were left waiting for a bed this month in Irish hospitals, highlighting ongoing issues of overcrowding and inadequate capacity.
Healthcare
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Where Medical Errors Occur At Twice The U.S. Average, And Other States With The Most Inept Doctors

Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., indicating a critical healthcare issue.
#medical-malpractice
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

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

fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC parents

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

fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Healthcare

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

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 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
2 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.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month ago
Healthcare

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

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#maternity-care
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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 month 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.
#transparency
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

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

Nurses in New York are advocating for better staffing and support during National Nurses Week.
#healthcare-quality
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
fromAol
2 months ago
NYC parents

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.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
fromMedCity News
2 months 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
Medicine
fromMail Online
2 months 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.
#ransomware
#healthcare-system
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months 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
2 months 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

#health-policy
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months 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.
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