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St. Vincent's Hospital Investigates Cancer Specialist's Patient Records
An internal review at St. Vincent's Hospital Sydney found irregularities in the medical records of almost one-third of patients treated by Emeritus Professor Allan Spigelman between April 2022 and June 2023, including one patient who suffered adverse health outcomes due to incorrect advice and rough...
St. Vincent's Hospital Investigates Cancer Specialist's Patient Records
An internal review at St. Vincent's Hospital Sydney found irregularities in the medical records of almost one-third of patients treated by Emeritus Professor Allan Spigelman between April 2022 and June 2023, including one patient who suffered adverse health outcomes due to incorrect advice and rough...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Staffing Agency Used 120 Unqualified Care Workers
A Dutch investigation found that Allround Care, a staffing agency, used at least 120 unqualified care workers in youth care and disability services over the past six months, prompting at least one institution, Gemiva, to terminate its contract with the agency.
Dutch Staffing Agency Used 120 Unqualified Care Workers
A Dutch investigation found that Allround Care, a staffing agency, used at least 120 unqualified care workers in youth care and disability services over the past six months, prompting at least one institution, Gemiva, to terminate its contract with the agency.
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40% Bias Score
GMC Approves 36 Physician Associate Training Courses, Increasing NHS Capacity
The General Medical Council (GMC) approved 36 training courses for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), enabling up to 1,059 PAs and 42 AAs to qualify annually, aiming to improve patient safety after a fatal misdiagnosis case.
GMC Approves 36 Physician Associate Training Courses, Increasing NHS Capacity
The General Medical Council (GMC) approved 36 training courses for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), enabling up to 1,059 PAs and 42 AAs to qualify annually, aiming to improve patient safety after a fatal misdiagnosis case.
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36% Bias Score
Hospital Falls: A Significant Patient Safety Issue
Hospital falls, impacting 3-5 of every 1,000 patient-days, cause significant injuries in over a third of cases, leading to increased mortality, longer hospitalizations, and high costs; preventative measures, including risk assessment and staff training, are being implemented.
Hospital Falls: A Significant Patient Safety Issue
Hospital falls, impacting 3-5 of every 1,000 patient-days, cause significant injuries in over a third of cases, leading to increased mortality, longer hospitalizations, and high costs; preventative measures, including risk assessment and staff training, are being implemented.
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40% Bias Score
German Medical Errors: Thousands Affected, Fund Proposed for Faster Compensation
Medical errors in Germany cause thousands of cases of harm annually, with many victims facing lengthy legal battles for compensation; a proposed fund would expedite aid for these cases, while increased error reporting aims to improve systemic accountability.
German Medical Errors: Thousands Affected, Fund Proposed for Faster Compensation
Medical errors in Germany cause thousands of cases of harm annually, with many victims facing lengthy legal battles for compensation; a proposed fund would expedite aid for these cases, while increased error reporting aims to improve systemic accountability.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Updates Private Healthcare Regulations, Mandating Accreditation and Stricter Standards
Turkey's updated regulations for private healthcare facilities, effective immediately, mandate accreditation for medical centers, introduce stricter ownership rules, and aim to improve service quality and patient safety by implementing new standards for medical procedures and electronic record-keepi...
Turkey Updates Private Healthcare Regulations, Mandating Accreditation and Stricter Standards
Turkey's updated regulations for private healthcare facilities, effective immediately, mandate accreditation for medical centers, introduce stricter ownership rules, and aim to improve service quality and patient safety by implementing new standards for medical procedures and electronic record-keepi...
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40% Bias Score
23% of English Patients Find Errors in Medical Records, Raising Safety Concerns
A Healthwatch England survey of 1,800 adults reveals 23% found mistakes in their medical records, leading to missed diagnoses, incorrect medication, and care refusals, prompting calls for NHS improvements in record-keeping and digitalization.
23% of English Patients Find Errors in Medical Records, Raising Safety Concerns
A Healthwatch England survey of 1,800 adults reveals 23% found mistakes in their medical records, leading to missed diagnoses, incorrect medication, and care refusals, prompting calls for NHS improvements in record-keeping and digitalization.
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24% Bias Score
Medical Tourism Death Highlights Risks of Affordable Surgery Abroad
Lisa Roemeling, 53, died on November 21 from complications during a discount gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, highlighting the risks of medical tourism; the procedure cost $7,000 compared to $30,000 in the US, which she could not afford.
Medical Tourism Death Highlights Risks of Affordable Surgery Abroad
Lisa Roemeling, 53, died on November 21 from complications during a discount gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, highlighting the risks of medical tourism; the procedure cost $7,000 compared to $30,000 in the US, which she could not afford.
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52% Bias Score
Three Psychiatric Patients Attempt Suicide at Sheba Medical Center
Three psychiatric patients at Israel's Sheba Medical Center attempted suicide within 48 hours, sustaining injuries and receiving ICU treatment; the hospital cited its safety measures and acknowledged the 'copycat effect' while emphasizing its commitment to patient well-being.
Three Psychiatric Patients Attempt Suicide at Sheba Medical Center
Three psychiatric patients at Israel's Sheba Medical Center attempted suicide within 48 hours, sustaining injuries and receiving ICU treatment; the hospital cited its safety measures and acknowledged the 'copycat effect' while emphasizing its commitment to patient well-being.
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28% Bias Score
Failures in Mental Health Care Lead to Death of Musician
Ebow Graham, 40, died after falling from a window following a psychotic episode; paramedics and a crisis team failed to provide timely mental health assessments, leading to legal action and admissions of breached duty of care by the London Ambulance Service and East London NHS Trust.
Failures in Mental Health Care Lead to Death of Musician
Ebow Graham, 40, died after falling from a window following a psychotic episode; paramedics and a crisis team failed to provide timely mental health assessments, leading to legal action and admissions of breached duty of care by the London Ambulance Service and East London NHS Trust.
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48% Bias Score
England A&E Waits Surge: 48,830 Patients Faced 24+ Hour Delays in 2024
In 2024, 48,830 patients in England waited 24 hours or more for a hospital bed after A&E admission, a significant increase from previous years; the longest wait was 10 days and 13 hours, highlighting the ongoing crisis in urgent care.
England A&E Waits Surge: 48,830 Patients Faced 24+ Hour Delays in 2024
In 2024, 48,830 patients in England waited 24 hours or more for a hospital bed after A&E admission, a significant increase from previous years; the longest wait was 10 days and 13 hours, highlighting the ongoing crisis in urgent care.
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44% Bias Score
Northern Beaches Hospital Audit Exposes Healthcare Failures
An independent audit reveals that the Northern Beaches Hospital, operated under a public-private partnership, is failing to deliver quality healthcare, leading to calls for the NSW government to take over the hospital's management.
Northern Beaches Hospital Audit Exposes Healthcare Failures
An independent audit reveals that the Northern Beaches Hospital, operated under a public-private partnership, is failing to deliver quality healthcare, leading to calls for the NSW government to take over the hospital's management.
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60% Bias Score
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