Is your South Florida hospital safe for patients? Check these rankings to find out
Florida hospitals excel in patient safety, but Miami-Fort-Lauderdale-West Palm Beach lag behind with many hospitals receiving a 'C' grade in preventing medical errors and infections. [ more ]
Young Patient Dies After Receiving Pfizer Gene Therapy
The tragic death of a young boy during a Pfizer medical trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy has raised concerns and questions among scientists and parents. [ more ]
California doctor suspected of sexually assaulting patients
Women accused liver disease specialist, Dr. John Carl Hoefs, of sexual assault while seeking medical treatment, showing abuse of power and trust in healthcare settings. [ more ]
Patients' dignity and privacy breached as inspectors find 19 people forced to lie on trolleys in corridor at UHL
Unannounced inspection reports revealed issues impacting patient dignity and privacy despite improvements in resourcing and staffing levels in the Limerick hospital. [ more ]
West London nurse struck off after calling Black colleagues 'monkeys'
A London nurse has been struck off the medical register after making racist comments towards Black colleagues.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council found that the nurse had a 'deep-seated attitudinal problem' and 'entrenched contempt' towards Black people. [ more ]
A healthy kid dies and there has been no change': parents' anger over lack of warnings for blockbuster asthma drug
Montelukast, a drug commonly used for asthma, has been associated with psychiatric reactions like aggression and suicidal thoughts.
Proper warning and awareness about potential side effects of medications, especially amongst parents and guardians, are crucial for ensuring patient safety. [ more ]
The UK is currently experiencing shortages of several important medications, including treatments for epilepsy, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart conditions.
There has been a significant increase in the number of medicine supply issues in the UK over the past few years. [ more ]