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NSW to Implement "Joe's Rule" After Hospital Death

Following an internal investigation into the death of two-year-old Joe Massa at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital, which revealed serious systemic failures, the NSW government will implement "Joe's rule", a strengthened rapid response program to help families voice concerns about their loved ones' ...

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Family Questions Care in Footballer's Death

The family of former Premier League footballer Kevin Campbell questions the care he received at Manchester Royal Infirmary before his death aged 54 on June 15th, 2024, from multi-organ failure due to infective endocarditis; the hospital declared a Level 5 patient safety incident.

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Inquest Reveals Medical Failures and Communication Breakdown in Infant's Death

Eight-week-old Ben Condon died in April 2015 at Bristol Royal Hospital due to a pseudomonas infection, initially misdiagnosed; a second inquest revealed failures in timely antibiotics and communication, causing years of distress for his parents who fought for the truth and exposed a catalogue of fai...

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Boy Dies After Two-and-a-Half Hour Delay at Northern Beaches Hospital

Two-year-old Joe Massa died at Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney after a two-and-a-half-hour delay in treatment for hypovolemia, prompting calls for a coronial inquiry and review of the hospital's public-private partnership.

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Georgia Woman Sues IVF Clinic After Receiving Wrong Baby

A Georgia woman sued an IVF clinic after receiving and then returning a baby that was not hers, highlighting procedural errors in the clinic and similar past incidents in New York and California; the clinic claims to have since implemented corrective measures.

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Fatal Assault at Greek Psychiatric Hospital Exposes Systemic Issues

A 46-year-old patient at a Greek psychiatric hospital killed a 44-year-old fellow patient on February 19th, 2025, highlighting critical understaffing and overcrowding issues within the facility, according to the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists.

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France Proposes Ban on Healthcare Workers with Sexual Offense Convictions

France's kinésithérapeutes order proposed a permanent ban on healthcare workers with sexual offense convictions, prompted by the trial of surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec and cases of reduced penalties leading to further offenses. The order aims to improve patient safety.

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French Surgeon on Trial for Abuse of Nearly 300 Patients

A 74-year-old surgeon in western France is on trial for the sexual abuse of 299 patients, mostly minors, between 1989 and 2014, many while under anesthesia; he kept detailed diaries and possessed extensive child pornography, highlighting systemic failures.

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Northern Beaches Hospital Review Highlights Systemic Failures Following Child's Death

Two-year-old Joe Massa died at Northern Beaches Hospital after a series of failures in triage and response to his deteriorating condition, prompting a review recommending urgent system changes and reigniting concerns about the hospital's controversial public-private partnership.

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Gynaecologist Deemed Fit to Practice Despite Non-Consensual Ovariectomies and Sexual Misconduct

Following a tribunal hearing, Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, a gynaecologist who admitted to 24 counts of misconduct including the non-consensual removal of a patient's ovaries and several counts of sexually motivated conduct, was deemed fit to practice; however, a petition with over 14,000 signatures demand...

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Europe's Plan to Eliminate Paper Medicine Leaflets Raises Digital Divide Concerns

Europe plans to replace paper medicine leaflets with QR codes within five years, raising concerns about the digital divide affecting access to crucial medication information for millions, particularly the elderly and polymedicated.

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AI's Growing Role in Healthcare: Promise and Peril

AI is revolutionizing healthcare; patients use AI to understand complex medical information, leading to improved treatment outcomes and posing challenges to traditional care. Studies show AI exceeding human accuracy in diagnosis and treatment, while concerns remain regarding safety, reliability, and...

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