Fear of Complaints Drives Unnecessary Medical Tests in the Netherlands
A survey of Dutch doctors reveals that nearly half conduct unnecessary tests and referrals due to fear of patient complaints and disciplinary action, leading to concerns about healthcare resource allocation and potential overtreatment.
Fear of Complaints Drives Unnecessary Medical Tests in the Netherlands
A survey of Dutch doctors reveals that nearly half conduct unnecessary tests and referrals due to fear of patient complaints and disciplinary action, leading to concerns about healthcare resource allocation and potential overtreatment.
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52% Bias Score
Eljamel and NHS Tayside Face Two-Year Criminal Probe
A criminal investigation into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and NHS Tayside, his former employer, is expected to take another 1.5 to 2 years; former patient Jules Rose met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the ongoing police probe, Operation Stringent, and confirmed that both Eljamel and NHS T...
Eljamel and NHS Tayside Face Two-Year Criminal Probe
A criminal investigation into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and NHS Tayside, his former employer, is expected to take another 1.5 to 2 years; former patient Jules Rose met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the ongoing police probe, Operation Stringent, and confirmed that both Eljamel and NHS T...
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44% Bias Score
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 41 Soldiers
At Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Major Michael Stockin, an anesthesiologist, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 41 soldiers under the guise of medical treatment between 2019 and 2022, facing up to 252 years in prison and prompting lawsuits against the Army.
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 41 Soldiers
At Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Major Michael Stockin, an anesthesiologist, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 41 soldiers under the guise of medical treatment between 2019 and 2022, facing up to 252 years in prison and prompting lawsuits against the Army.
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28% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare Interrupts Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Texas plastic surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Potter was forced to halt a breast reconstruction surgery to take a call from UnitedHealthcare, which demanded information to determine if the patient's stay was justified, raising concerns about insurance company interference in patient care.
UnitedHealthcare Interrupts Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Texas plastic surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Potter was forced to halt a breast reconstruction surgery to take a call from UnitedHealthcare, which demanded information to determine if the patient's stay was justified, raising concerns about insurance company interference in patient care.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Forensic Report: Negligence in Child's Death After Illegal Dental Procedure
A 5-year-old boy, Deniz Sönmez, died in Bursa, Turkey, from multiple organ failure following a dental procedure deemed illegal by the clinic where it was performed. A 51-page forensic report found three medical professionals 4/8 responsible for his death.
Turkish Forensic Report: Negligence in Child's Death After Illegal Dental Procedure
A 5-year-old boy, Deniz Sönmez, died in Bursa, Turkey, from multiple organ failure following a dental procedure deemed illegal by the clinic where it was performed. A 51-page forensic report found three medical professionals 4/8 responsible for his death.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
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36% Bias Score
Sheffield Children's Hospital Care Failings Lead to Family's Distress
Five-year-old Ayaan Haroon died at Sheffield Children's Hospital on March 13, 2023; a draft report found multiple failings in his care, including delayed oxygen therapy and ICU admission, causing significant distress to his family, who also reported hearing staff laughing nearby during his final mom...
Sheffield Children's Hospital Care Failings Lead to Family's Distress
Five-year-old Ayaan Haroon died at Sheffield Children's Hospital on March 13, 2023; a draft report found multiple failings in his care, including delayed oxygen therapy and ICU admission, causing significant distress to his family, who also reported hearing staff laughing nearby during his final mom...
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48% Bias Score
Nurse Arrested for Breaking Babies' Legs
A Virginia nurse, Erin Strotman, was arrested for allegedly breaking the legs of multiple premature babies in her care at Henrico Doctors' Hospital; video evidence led to charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse, with a potential 30-year sentence.
Nurse Arrested for Breaking Babies' Legs
A Virginia nurse, Erin Strotman, was arrested for allegedly breaking the legs of multiple premature babies in her care at Henrico Doctors' Hospital; video evidence led to charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse, with a potential 30-year sentence.
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64% Bias Score
Misdiagnosis by Montana Doctor Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Scot Warwick's death at 51 from lung failure, following years of unnecessary cancer treatment due to misdiagnosis by Dr. Thomas Weiner at St. Peter's Health in Montana, prompted lawsuits and revealed systemic issues.
Misdiagnosis by Montana Doctor Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Scot Warwick's death at 51 from lung failure, following years of unnecessary cancer treatment due to misdiagnosis by Dr. Thomas Weiner at St. Peter's Health in Montana, prompted lawsuits and revealed systemic issues.
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60% Bias Score
Nurse Arrested, Seven Infants Injured in Hospital NICU
A former nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after seven male infants suffered unexplained injuries in the hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; the hospital temporarily closed its NICU pending the investigation.
Nurse Arrested, Seven Infants Injured in Hospital NICU
A former nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after seven male infants suffered unexplained injuries in the hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; the hospital temporarily closed its NICU pending the investigation.
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52% Bias Score
Florida Doctor Charged with Child Sex Abuse, One Victim Dies by Suicide
Florida palliative care doctor Steven Andrew Leedy faces federal charges for producing child sex abuse material and coercing at least ten minors nationwide into self-harm; one 13-year-old victim died by suicide after a video call with the accused.
Florida Doctor Charged with Child Sex Abuse, One Victim Dies by Suicide
Florida palliative care doctor Steven Andrew Leedy faces federal charges for producing child sex abuse material and coercing at least ten minors nationwide into self-harm; one 13-year-old victim died by suicide after a video call with the accused.
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52% Bias Score
Nurse Arrested for Child Abuse in Hospital NICU
Registered nurse Erin Strotman was arrested for malicious wounding and child abuse after an investigation into unexplained fractures suffered by at least seven infants in Henrico Doctors' Hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; police are investigating additional cases.
Nurse Arrested for Child Abuse in Hospital NICU
Registered nurse Erin Strotman was arrested for malicious wounding and child abuse after an investigation into unexplained fractures suffered by at least seven infants in Henrico Doctors' Hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; police are investigating additional cases.
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36% Bias Score