Australia's Private Insurers Propose Coordinated Maternity Care to Prevent Hospital Closures
Facing closures due to rising costs and falling demand, Australia's private health insurers proposed a plan to offer coordinated maternity care packages from midwives, GPs, and obstetricians to reduce costs for expectant mothers, potentially increasing private maternity care utilization and preventi...
Australia's Private Insurers Propose Coordinated Maternity Care to Prevent Hospital Closures
Facing closures due to rising costs and falling demand, Australia's private health insurers proposed a plan to offer coordinated maternity care packages from midwives, GPs, and obstetricians to reduce costs for expectant mothers, potentially increasing private maternity care utilization and preventi...
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52% Bias Score
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m Over Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust was fined £1.6 million after admitting failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies in 2021; inadequate communication, lack of care escalation, and incomplete information sharing were cited as contributing factors.
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m Over Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust was fined £1.6 million after admitting failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies in 2021; inadequate communication, lack of care escalation, and incomplete information sharing were cited as contributing factors.
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52% Bias Score
Bedford Homebirth Service Under Review Amidst Staff Shortages
Bedford Hospital's Blossom Homebirth service, facing staff shortages, is under review until March 2025, leaving expectant mothers worried about their birthing choices; the hospital assures care will not be compromised.
Bedford Homebirth Service Under Review Amidst Staff Shortages
Bedford Hospital's Blossom Homebirth service, facing staff shortages, is under review until March 2025, leaving expectant mothers worried about their birthing choices; the hospital assures care will not be compromised.
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48% Bias Score
UK Maternity Care: Widespread Support Gaps Revealed
A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that over 33% of pregnant women in England did not always get help from maternity staff during labor and childbirth, while almost 50% lacked consistent support after giving birth; these findings highlight significant concerns regarding the quality ...
UK Maternity Care: Widespread Support Gaps Revealed
A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that over 33% of pregnant women in England did not always get help from maternity staff during labor and childbirth, while almost 50% lacked consistent support after giving birth; these findings highlight significant concerns regarding the quality ...
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32% Bias Score
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m for Multiple Maternity Failures
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was fined £1.6m after admitting to failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies between April and July 2021, marking the second prosecution of the trust by the Care Quality Commission for maternity-related issues.
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m for Multiple Maternity Failures
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was fined £1.6m after admitting to failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies between April and July 2021, marking the second prosecution of the trust by the Care Quality Commission for maternity-related issues.
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56% Bias Score
NUH Trust Admits Failures in Maternity Care, Leading to Three Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust pleaded guilty to six charges of failing to provide safe care and treatment to three babies who died in 2021 due to serious and systemic failures, adding to concerns raised by the ongoing Ockenden inquiry.
NUH Trust Admits Failures in Maternity Care, Leading to Three Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust pleaded guilty to six charges of failing to provide safe care and treatment to three babies who died in 2021 due to serious and systemic failures, adding to concerns raised by the ongoing Ockenden inquiry.
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32% Bias Score
Edinburgh Maternity Unit: Staff Shortages and Toxic Culture Lead to Patient Harm
A whistleblowing investigation at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary's maternity unit revealed 17 safety concerns, including staffing shortages causing treatment delays and inappropriately qualified staff, leading to adverse outcomes for mothers and babies. The report noted a 200% increase in staff sickness ...
Edinburgh Maternity Unit: Staff Shortages and Toxic Culture Lead to Patient Harm
A whistleblowing investigation at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary's maternity unit revealed 17 safety concerns, including staffing shortages causing treatment delays and inappropriately qualified staff, leading to adverse outcomes for mothers and babies. The report noted a 200% increase in staff sickness ...
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36% Bias Score