Tag #Healthcare Safety

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Hospital Infection Death Prompts Investigation

A 23-year-old woman, Molly Cuddihy, died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) on August 26, 2025, from a hospital-acquired infection, prompting a formal investigation by prosecutors following a consultant's report; her death follows safety concerns at the QEUH, already under publi...

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Chester Hospital Staff Arrested in Letby Case

Three former senior staff at the Countess of Chester Hospital were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with nurse Lucy Letby's crimes, prompting investigations into potential corporate manslaughter and hospital leadership's response to increased baby deaths between 2...

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Rising Violence Against Healthcare Workers in Europe

Across Europe, attacks on healthcare workers are rising, with Spain reporting 847 attacks in 2024 and France seeing a 27% increase in 2023; causes include patient dissatisfaction, long waits, and poor communication, prompting legislative changes and awareness campaigns.

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Spanish Physician Assaulted, Highlights Systemic Failures in Protecting Healthcare Workers

A 36-year-old physician in Cantabria, Spain, was severely assaulted by a 20-year-old patient in May 2021, resulting in chronic PTSD, vision loss, and his relocation to another region due to the lack of support and slow judicial process; the assault highlights systemic failures in protecting healthca...

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Child Dies in Hyperbaric Chamber Fire; Clinic Under Investigation

Five-year-old Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric chamber fire at The Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, on January 31; his mother suffered severe burns trying to save him, and the facility is now temporarily closed while under investigation for its past employment of a convicted felon.

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Hospital Nurse Critically Injured in Alleged Patient Attack

A nurse in her 50s is in critical condition after a 37-year-old patient allegedly stabbed her at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester around 11:30 pm on Saturday due to anger over wait times; the suspect was swiftly arrested.

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Two Premature Infants Die From Infection Linked to Hospital Dish Soap

Two premature babies died at Bolzano's San Maurizio Hospital on August 12-13 due to a Serratia Marcescens infection linked to hospital dish soap; the soap has been recalled, and the hospital temporarily stopped accepting high-risk premature babies.

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Leeds Maternity Care Inquiry: Dozens More Families Demand Review

At least 67 families have reported inadequate maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust between 2017 and 2024, resulting in several preventable baby and mother deaths; the trust has expressed apologies, but families are demanding an independent review and a national inquiry into maternity...

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NHS Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy on Violence Against Staff

The UK's health secretary, Wes Streeting, announced a zero-tolerance policy toward violence against NHS staff, mandating incident reporting and empowering staff to refuse care to abusive patients; this follows a 2024 survey showing that 14% of staff experienced physical violence and 25% faced harass...

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Mother Demands Inquiry After Newborn Death at Latrobe Regional Hospital

Natalie Lont's newborn daughter, Lacey, died at Latrobe Regional Hospital in Victoria, Australia, due to alleged medical negligence, prompting calls for an independent inquiry into a series of preventable deaths at the hospital, including two other infants within six weeks.

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Letby Case Raises Concerns About Medical Evidence in Criminal Trials

Lucy Letby, a British nurse, was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more, but concerns remain among medical professionals about the reliability of the medical evidence presented at her trial, leading to questions about the fairness of her conviction and potential syst...

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