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#sepsis
New York City
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
4 months ago

Doctor watched her son die of sepsis after error at hospital where she worked

Inadequate communication in the emergency department led to delays in life-saving treatment for William Hewes, who died from suspected meningitis.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days 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.
New York City
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
4 months ago

Doctor watched her son die of sepsis after error at hospital where she worked

Inadequate communication in the emergency department led to delays in life-saving treatment for William Hewes, who died from suspected meningitis.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days 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.
more#sepsis
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

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

Dr. Hakmi alleges that failures in his treatment led to irreversible brain damage, impacting both his professional and personal life significantly.
Mental health
#nhs
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#mistrial
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#diego-maradona
more#diego-maradona
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month 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.
Healthcare
#harvey-weinstein
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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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#legal-case
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Parents of toddler embalmed and buried his body in garden after neglecting him

The couple was found guilty of causing their son's death due to neglect and an extreme belief system.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Lawsuit: Pharmacist used spyware on UMMS computers to watch women, gain personal information

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Parents of toddler embalmed and buried his body in garden after neglecting him

The couple was found guilty of causing their son's death due to neglect and an extreme belief system.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Lawsuit: Pharmacist used spyware on UMMS computers to watch women, gain personal information

more#legal-case
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Nose job, breast job, liposuction, death: State complaint against a Miami doctor

Dr. Rian Maercks injected a patient with a lethal overdose of a local anesthetic prior to a cosmetic surgery, resulting in the patient's death shortly after.
Miami food
#healthcare
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Newborn's death 'due to gross failures of midwives'

Ida Lock's death resulted from severe negligence by three midwives, leading to a lack of urgent care and basic resuscitation during childbirth.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital criticised over teen's asthma death

A teenage girl died after being inappropriately discharged from a hospital without proper observations; the coroner speculated she could have survived with adequate care.
more#healthcare
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended

Lawyers for former hospital bosses seek suspension of inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes after expert panel findings questioned her guilt.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Manslaughter probe at Letby hospital expanded

Cheshire Police expanded their investigation into Lucy Letby's case to include gross negligence manslaughter alongside corporate manslaughter claims.
UK news
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Ukrainian man held at Krome center dies from brain bleed while in immigration custody

A Ukrainian man died in ICE custody, raising concerns over medical care at Krome Detention Center, linked to a series of recent deaths.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Is high school football morally tenable? Three more deaths raise familiar questions

Damar Hamlin's incident highlights ongoing health risks in football, yet the NFL promotes recovery narratives while ignoring systemic safety issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

140 women in England receive payout for vaginal mesh implant complications

The first successful group claim in England has led to settlements for 140 women who suffered traumatic complications from vaginal mesh implants, reflecting widespread medical negligence.
Women
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