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#assisted-dying
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

Lord David Cameron now supports the legalization of assisted dying for terminally ill adults, citing safeguards against pressure on vulnerable individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Voices that oppose the assisted dying bill aren't noise'. They are vital scrutiny | Sonia Sodha

Kim Leadbeater's approach to the assisted dying debate reveals a dismissive attitude towards opposition, risking critical scrutiny and expert input.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law

Wayne Hawkins, terminally ill, chooses assisted dying in California, reflecting confidence and peace.
California's assisted dying laws provide terminally ill patients with autonomy over their death.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

Lord David Cameron now supports the legalization of assisted dying for terminally ill adults, citing safeguards against pressure on vulnerable individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Voices that oppose the assisted dying bill aren't noise'. They are vital scrutiny | Sonia Sodha

Kim Leadbeater's approach to the assisted dying debate reveals a dismissive attitude towards opposition, risking critical scrutiny and expert input.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law

Wayne Hawkins, terminally ill, chooses assisted dying in California, reflecting confidence and peace.
California's assisted dying laws provide terminally ill patients with autonomy over their death.
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#mental-health
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Ethics Hurt: How Rigid Rules Are Failing the Vulnerable

Prioritizing equality in healthcare can lead to chronic injustices that hurt the underserved.
Rigid professional ethics can hinder autonomy, especially for low-income patients.
More humane and compassionate approaches to ethics are needed in therapy.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Americans vent feelings about health insurance after UHC CEO shooting

Online reactions to a CEO's murder revealed deep frustrations with health insurers, highlighting personal stories of patients let down by their insurance.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Ethics Hurt: How Rigid Rules Are Failing the Vulnerable

Prioritizing equality in healthcare can lead to chronic injustices that hurt the underserved.
Rigid professional ethics can hinder autonomy, especially for low-income patients.
More humane and compassionate approaches to ethics are needed in therapy.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Americans vent feelings about health insurance after UHC CEO shooting

Online reactions to a CEO's murder revealed deep frustrations with health insurers, highlighting personal stories of patients let down by their insurance.
more#mental-health
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich people

La Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
#nursing
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Medicine

'I'm busy, let her wait' - inquiry is told nurse in Mater Private Hospital left incontinent patient alone on bedpan and pulled faces at dying woman

Prisca Umeobi faced serious allegations of neglect and disrespect towards patients during her tenure as a nurse, raising concerns about professional conduct.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Two male nurse colleagues had sex with each other while at work in major health facility, inquiry is told

A married nurse manager faced disciplinary action for engaging in sexual acts with a junior colleague while on duty.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Medicine

'I'm busy, let her wait' - inquiry is told nurse in Mater Private Hospital left incontinent patient alone on bedpan and pulled faces at dying woman

Prisca Umeobi faced serious allegations of neglect and disrespect towards patients during her tenure as a nurse, raising concerns about professional conduct.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Two male nurse colleagues had sex with each other while at work in major health facility, inquiry is told

A married nurse manager faced disciplinary action for engaging in sexual acts with a junior colleague while on duty.
more#nursing
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Ex-Stanford research coordinator convicted of tampering with cancer study database

A former Stanford employee was convicted of tampering with a breast cancer research database after being fired.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Oz, Trump's Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks

Dr. Oz's promotion of iHerb products raises ethical questions given his substantial investments in the company.
#child-abuse
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Adelaide parents accused of shaving son's head and faking cancer diagnosis to raise $60,000 on GoFundMe

Parents accused of faking son's cancer to raise $60,000; facing charges of criminal neglect and deception.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-doctor jailed over illegal circumcision service

Mohammad Siddiqui was sentenced to over five years for causing severe harm to children through unsafe mobile circumcision procedures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Adelaide parents accused of shaving son's head and faking cancer diagnosis to raise $60,000 on GoFundMe

Parents accused of faking son's cancer to raise $60,000; facing charges of criminal neglect and deception.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-doctor jailed over illegal circumcision service

Mohammad Siddiqui was sentenced to over five years for causing severe harm to children through unsafe mobile circumcision procedures.
more#child-abuse
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago

Health Care & Moral Objections: Workers

Health care professionals face ethical dilemmas between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities, prompting questions about moral rights to refuse treatment.
#addiction-treatment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Fraud and Fakery at the Country's Largest Chain of Methadone Clinics

Acadia Healthcare generates significant profits through a model that prioritizes volume over quality care in its addiction treatment services.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Addicts trafficked cross country to California by army of fraudsters,' new lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit reveals a trafficking scheme where alleged Oklahoma residents are exploited under the guise of substance use disorder treatment in California.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Fraud and Fakery at the Country's Largest Chain of Methadone Clinics

Acadia Healthcare generates significant profits through a model that prioritizes volume over quality care in its addiction treatment services.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Addicts trafficked cross country to California by army of fraudsters,' new lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit reveals a trafficking scheme where alleged Oklahoma residents are exploited under the guise of substance use disorder treatment in California.
more#addiction-treatment
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Murdered Insurance CEO Had Deployed an AI to Automatically Deny Benefits for Sick People

United Healthcare's aggressive claims-denial practices, highlighted by a lawsuit revealing a flawed AI algorithm, sparked outrage leading to an extreme response.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former California medical center executive sentenced for burglary, attempted sex crime

Gary Johnson was sentenced to four years in prison for attempting sexual assault after confronting a staff member with anesthetics.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Josseli Barnica Died After Texas Hospital Delayed Care During Her Miscarriage

Strict abortion laws in Texas may lead to tragic outcomes for women experiencing miscarriages, delaying necessary medical treatment in critical situations.
#euthanasia
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Euthanasia doctors in Canada struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

Canada's euthanasia system faces ethical debates as requests come from vulnerable individuals, raising concerns about socioeconomic implications and potential global influences.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
France news

Canadian doctors who provide euthanasia struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

Canada's euthanasia system raises ethical concerns among healthcare workers due to cases where socio-economic factors are mistaken for medically necessary end-of-life decisions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Euthanasia doctors in Canada struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

Canada's euthanasia system faces ethical debates as requests come from vulnerable individuals, raising concerns about socioeconomic implications and potential global influences.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
France news

Canadian doctors who provide euthanasia struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

Canada's euthanasia system raises ethical concerns among healthcare workers due to cases where socio-economic factors are mistaken for medically necessary end-of-life decisions.
more#euthanasia
fromFuturism
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Scheming Doctor Wears Disguise During Fake COVID Shot Murder Plot

A doctor plotted to poison his mom's boyfriend to prevent him from inheriting property, showcasing a shocking level of malice and complexity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Medicine

The fraud-accused businessman selling illegal therapies to terminally ill cancer patients

Mejia's story highlights the desperation of cancer patients seeking innovative treatments, even when those options may be illegal or unsafe.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

West London NHS doctor who groped woman's breasts and said 'don't tell anyone' struck off

A cardiologist was struck off for sexual misconduct involving a patient under the guise of a medical examination.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Lucy Letby: ex-hospital bosses truly sorry' for delay in reporting concerns

The inquiry revealed significant delays by hospital management in reporting suspicions about Lucy Letby to the police, causing distress to victims' families.
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