Tag #Medical Negligence

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Delayed Emergency Response Leads to Cyclist's Death in Spain

A 73-year-old retired firefighter, Antonio Morales, died after a bicycle accident in Spain due to a 47-minute delay in emergency response, allegedly caused by jurisdictional confusion between the Valencia and Murcia regions.

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Australia Sees Rise in Sepsis Deaths, Sparking Calls for National Standards

A new report reveals a significant increase in sepsis diagnoses and deaths in Australia, prompting calls for mandatory clinical standards and public awareness campaigns to address this life-threatening condition.

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NHS Maternity Care: Toxic Culture Risks Normalizing Harm to Mothers and Babies

A "toxic" culture of cover-up in the NHS is normalizing harm to mothers and babies, according to the head of the General Medical Council, who cites data showing that 27% of obstetrics and gynaecology trainees hesitate to escalate patient concerns.

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Istanbul "Newborn Baby Gang" Trial: 57 Defendants Face Charges

In Istanbul, the 33rd hearing began in the trial of 57 defendants, 16 in custody, accused of referring newborn emergency patients to private hospitals for illicit profit, resulting in infant deaths.

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Newborn Dies After Undetected Heart Defect

A newborn baby girl, Thea Flaskett, died at Redcliffe Hospital on September 11, 2023, due to a previously undiagnosed heart condition called transposition of the great arteries, which was not detected in pre-birth ultrasounds.

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Misdiagnosis Leads to Death, Highlighting Aortic Dissection Awareness Gap

David Burgess, 52, died after a misdiagnosis at Wythenshawe Hospital A&E on April 25th, where gastritis was diagnosed instead of a life-threatening aortic dissection; his death highlights the need for better awareness of this condition, potentially saving 10 lives per week according to the Aortic Di...

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Misdiagnosis Leads to Death of 15-Year-Old Girl in Novosibirsk

In Novosibirsk, a 15-year-old girl, Anya, died from acute myocarditis after a misdiagnosis of acute cholecystitis; an investigation has been launched into the medical negligence that led to her death.

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National Investigation Launched into NHS Maternity Care Failures

Fourteen NHS trusts are under investigation for systemic failures in maternity care, following a string of scandals revealing preventable deaths and a "toxic cover-up culture.

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Wrong Blood Type Transfusion in Greek Private Clinic

A nurse at a private clinic in Greece mistakenly started a transfusion of the wrong blood type to a patient early Monday morning; the error was noticed immediately, the transfusion stopped, and the patient is recovering; three individuals, the nurse and two doctors, were arrested.

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Moscow Woman Dies After Receiving Inadequate Care on Train Journey

A 36-year-old Moscow resident, Elena Zakharova, died after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke on a train from Volgograd to Moscow, due to inadequate medical assistance from train staff and fellow passengers.

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Turkish Forensic Reports Detail Negligence in 10 Infant Deaths

Forensic reports in Turkey's "newborn gang" trial reveal that 10 infants died due to medical negligence in various hospitals, including inadequate resuscitation by unqualified staff, bypassing emergency services, and organizational failures leading to improper treatment and oversight.

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Baby Dies After Home Birth Using Pool Rented From 'Freebirth' Influencer

A newborn baby girl died in December 2022 after her mother, who did not seek regular medical help during pregnancy, delivered her at home using a birthing pool rented from an Instagram influencer promoting 'freebirths'; the coroner's report stated that the baby's death was due to complications that ...

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