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#medical-aid-in-dying
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Don't push people with disabilities like me to give up their lives by legalizing doctor-assisted suicide

The Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York could undermine the fundamental principle of doctors' duty to save lives, especially for disabled individuals.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Don't push people with disabilities like me to give up their lives by legalizing doctor-assisted suicide

The Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York could undermine the fundamental principle of doctors' duty to save lives, especially for disabled individuals.
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Tennessee Doctor Refused Pregnant Woman Care Due to 'Christian Values'

Under a new law in Tennessee, doctors can refuse treatment based on their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs, leading to a woman being denied prenatal care for being unmarried.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Wife of Long Island man killed in freak MRI incident breaks silence: 'His body went limp'

Adrienne Jones-McAllister expressed her grief, saying, "His body went limp in my arms and this is still pulsating in my brain." They were at the MRI center for her knee.
Health
#healthcare
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail

Confirmation of unnecessary surgeries raises distress among parents regarding the treatment of their children.
Non-profit organizations
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

More than 400 nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care

Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. often bill low-income patients despite being required to provide charity care.
Many Americans face crippling medical bills even with supposed charity care provisions.
Non-profit organizations
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

More than 400 nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care

Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. often bill low-income patients despite being required to provide charity care.
Many Americans face crippling medical bills even with supposed charity care provisions.
#immigration
fromKqed
5 months ago
Healthcare

Health Workers Are Rushing to Learn About Immigration Law in Case of ICE Raids | KQED

Healthcare
fromKqed
5 months ago

Health Workers Are Rushing to Learn About Immigration Law in Case of ICE Raids | KQED

Health care centers must be prepared to handle immigration enforcement through warrant verification.
#assisted-dying
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that's why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that's why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown

fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Ex-GP found guilty of sex offences after carrying out unnecessary' genital exams

A former GP has been found guilty after conducting unnecessary genital examinations on patients, including teenage boys, under dubious medical justifications.
US news
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

NHS keeps patients away, new boss admits before reform plan unveiled

The NHS faces challenges in patient access and public service delivery, as highlighted by Sir Jim Mackey's statements on systemic issues.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Bereaved parents claim son's death after being discharged from hospital was 'avoidable'

There was nothing natural about the way my son died. Balram died because of a series of clear, documented, and avoidable clinical failures.
London politics
#end-of-life-option-act
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

New York lawmakers approve bill that would allow medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill

New York legislators passed a bill allowing terminally ill patients to voluntarily end their lives with prescribed medication.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Hidden charges? Patients often face massive bills when Florida hospitals don't provide costs upfront

"Paying $3,000 for something that costs $400 ... pretty absurd," she wrote.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Left with scars for life' - Mother sent 30 emails to Children's Health Ireland about child's hip surgery without reply, Dail hears

Imagine having to bring your two-year-old little girl into that operating table, having to leave her in the hands of the system, only to find out that the surgery, the pain, the learning how to walk again, that scar that she has on her hip, was now never, ever necessary.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Real-life Ratchet NJ nurse pepper-sprayed 87-yr-old dementia patient: cops

Officers rolled up to the home, and Erikson explained she had to use pepper spray on the dementia patient...to de-escalate the situation.
Mental health
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Here's Why People Can't Stop Talking About The "Luigi Mangione Act"

The 'Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act' seeks to overhaul medical insurance practices to prioritize patient care.
#medical-malpractice
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Surgery at a UC hospital went shockingly wrong, leading to leg amputation, lawsuit says

Medical neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, as seen in a nurse's husband's amputation after hospital staff ignored treatment requests.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Patients of Toronto gynecologist linked to infection risk say they flagged negative experiences years earlier | CBC News

A Toronto gynecologist faced complaints about inadequate hygiene and patient treatment, highlighting systemic issues in response handling.
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Surgery at a UC hospital went shockingly wrong, leading to leg amputation, lawsuit says

Medical neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, as seen in a nurse's husband's amputation after hospital staff ignored treatment requests.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Patients of Toronto gynecologist linked to infection risk say they flagged negative experiences years earlier | CBC News

A Toronto gynecologist faced complaints about inadequate hygiene and patient treatment, highlighting systemic issues in response handling.
#long-term-care
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Healthcare

Ontario court's dismissal of Charter challenge to long-term care law won't be appealed | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Longing to hug his mom, Ontario man who hasn't see her for over a year due to trespass order pushes back | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Healthcare

Ontario court's dismissal of Charter challenge to long-term care law won't be appealed | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Longing to hug his mom, Ontario man who hasn't see her for over a year due to trespass order pushes back | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care home

A daughter secretly filmed her mother's mistreatment in a Fife care home, leading to staff dismissals and upheld complaints after concerns were ignored.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

Immigrant patients fear attending health appointments due to deportation threats following changes in immigration policy under the Trump administration.
#sexual-abuse
fromBKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Doctor Gets Up to Six Years for Sex Abuse, Illegal Records Access

A Brooklyn doctor was sentenced to up to six years for sexually abusing a patient and illegally accessing her medical records.
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, alleges medical assistant of sexual assault during cancer surgery

A patient alleges sexual abuse during surgery at Kaiser Permanente, prompting a lawsuit for lack of response to complaints.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Doctor Gets Up to Six Years for Sex Abuse, Illegal Records Access

A Brooklyn doctor was sentenced to up to six years for sexually abusing a patient and illegally accessing her medical records.
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, alleges medical assistant of sexual assault during cancer surgery

A patient alleges sexual abuse during surgery at Kaiser Permanente, prompting a lawsuit for lack of response to complaints.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Opinion: Reaction to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO is a call for reform

The shocking killing of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive, Brian Thompson, reopened a national wound inflicted by the delay and denial of health coverage to countless Americans.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Monash IVF reaches $56m no admission of liability' settlement with 700 former patients after destroying potentially viable embryos

Monash IVF has agreed to a $56 million settlement in a class action involving over 700 former patients whose embryos were mishandled during genetic screenings. Allegations included inaccurate tests leading to the loss of viable pregnancies, and fraudulent activities surrounding clinical trial documentation. This settlement, while confirming the mishap, does not come with any admission of liability from Monash IVF. The firm opted for a resolution through mediation to prioritize patient interests over a lengthy trial process.
Medicine
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