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Mental Health Trust Failed to Prevent Murder After Repeated Escapes
Joshua Carroll, a patient with schizoaffective disorder at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust's Park House unit, murdered Barry Thomas after escaping the facility 21 times; his family repeatedly warned the trust, citing security concerns, yet no action was taken.
Mental Health Trust Failed to Prevent Murder After Repeated Escapes
Joshua Carroll, a patient with schizoaffective disorder at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust's Park House unit, murdered Barry Thomas after escaping the facility 21 times; his family repeatedly warned the trust, citing security concerns, yet no action was taken.
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44% Bias Score
\"Surge in Aggression Against Healthcare Workers in Dutch Hospitals\"\
Dutch hospitals are experiencing a surge in verbal and physical aggression from patients and visitors, with Rijnstate Hospital reporting a 100 percent increase in incidents from 2023 to 2024 (430 reports), and LUMC showing a similar trend; this rise is attributed to societal factors, decreased trust...
\"Surge in Aggression Against Healthcare Workers in Dutch Hospitals\"\
Dutch hospitals are experiencing a surge in verbal and physical aggression from patients and visitors, with Rijnstate Hospital reporting a 100 percent increase in incidents from 2023 to 2024 (430 reports), and LUMC showing a similar trend; this rise is attributed to societal factors, decreased trust...
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28% Bias Score
Hospital Allergy Error Causes Anaphylactic Shock
A woman with a life-threatening mushroom allergy suffered anaphylactic shock after being served a meal containing mushrooms at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, prompting a Trading Standards caution and hospital process improvements.
Hospital Allergy Error Causes Anaphylactic Shock
A woman with a life-threatening mushroom allergy suffered anaphylactic shock after being served a meal containing mushrooms at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, prompting a Trading Standards caution and hospital process improvements.
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48% Bias Score
Baby Receives Tenfold Paracetamol Overdose During Surgery
Eight-week-old Zohan Ul Hassan received a tenfold overdose of paracetamol (200mg instead of 20mg) during a hernia operation at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children, resulting in seizures, brain swelling, and a critical condition, prompting a full investigation and apology from the hospital.
Baby Receives Tenfold Paracetamol Overdose During Surgery
Eight-week-old Zohan Ul Hassan received a tenfold overdose of paracetamol (200mg instead of 20mg) during a hernia operation at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children, resulting in seizures, brain swelling, and a critical condition, prompting a full investigation and apology from the hospital.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Healthcare Grapples with Underreported Sexual Misconduct
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, matching 2023's figures, but a separate report estimates 11,000 actual cases, highlighting significant underreporting and the need for improved prevention and reporting.
Dutch Healthcare Grapples with Underreported Sexual Misconduct
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, matching 2023's figures, but a separate report estimates 11,000 actual cases, highlighting significant underreporting and the need for improved prevention and reporting.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Restructuring Risks Overshadowing Critical Patient Safety Crisis
The restructuring of NHS England risks overshadowing a critical patient safety crisis, particularly in maternity, where 13,500 avoidable deaths occur yearly, costing £15 billion and disproportionately impacting Black mothers.
NHS Restructuring Risks Overshadowing Critical Patient Safety Crisis
The restructuring of NHS England risks overshadowing a critical patient safety crisis, particularly in maternity, where 13,500 avoidable deaths occur yearly, costing £15 billion and disproportionately impacting Black mothers.
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56% Bias Score
German Palliative Care Physician Charged with 15 Murders
A 40-year-old palliative care physician in Berlin is charged with murdering at least 15 patients between 2021 and 2024 by administering lethal drug combinations without medical justification; investigations are ongoing, and the number of victims may rise further.
German Palliative Care Physician Charged with 15 Murders
A 40-year-old palliative care physician in Berlin is charged with murdering at least 15 patients between 2021 and 2024 by administering lethal drug combinations without medical justification; investigations are ongoing, and the number of victims may rise further.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Court Holds Johnson & Johnson and AEMPS Liable for Faulty Hip Implants
A Spanish court case holds Johnson & Johnson and the Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) responsible for injuries caused by faulty ASR hip implants, highlighting regulatory failures and lack of patient monitoring.
Spanish Court Holds Johnson & Johnson and AEMPS Liable for Faulty Hip Implants
A Spanish court case holds Johnson & Johnson and the Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) responsible for injuries caused by faulty ASR hip implants, highlighting regulatory failures and lack of patient monitoring.
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44% Bias Score
Eight Women Hospitalized After Botulism Outbreak from Unlicensed Liquid BBLs
Eight women in Paris suffered botulism after receiving liquid BBL treatments from an unlicensed practitioner using contaminated filler, highlighting the dangers of unregulated cosmetic procedures and prompting calls for tighter controls.
Eight Women Hospitalized After Botulism Outbreak from Unlicensed Liquid BBLs
Eight women in Paris suffered botulism after receiving liquid BBL treatments from an unlicensed practitioner using contaminated filler, highlighting the dangers of unregulated cosmetic procedures and prompting calls for tighter controls.
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68% Bias Score
Underreporting of Sexual Misconduct in Dutch Healthcare Highlights Urgent Need for Prevention
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, unchanged from 2023, despite an independent report estimating 11,000 annual victims, highlighting significant underreporting and a need for increased prevention efforts.
Underreporting of Sexual Misconduct in Dutch Healthcare Highlights Urgent Need for Prevention
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, unchanged from 2023, despite an independent report estimating 11,000 annual victims, highlighting significant underreporting and a need for increased prevention efforts.
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36% Bias Score
Baby in Critical Condition After Paracetamol Overdose at Glasgow Hospital
An eight-week-old baby in Glasgow is in critical condition after receiving ten times the recommended dose of paracetamol during a hospital surgery; the hospital has launched an investigation, and the parents have lost trust in the facility.
Baby in Critical Condition After Paracetamol Overdose at Glasgow Hospital
An eight-week-old baby in Glasgow is in critical condition after receiving ten times the recommended dose of paracetamol during a hospital surgery; the hospital has launched an investigation, and the parents have lost trust in the facility.
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52% Bias Score
German Nurse on Trial for Murdering Nine Patients
A German nurse is on trial in Aachen, accused of murdering nine patients and attempting to murder 34 more in a palliative care unit between December 2023 and May 2024 by administering lethal injections; his motive was allegedly to minimize his workload.
German Nurse on Trial for Murdering Nine Patients
A German nurse is on trial in Aachen, accused of murdering nine patients and attempting to murder 34 more in a palliative care unit between December 2023 and May 2024 by administering lethal injections; his motive was allegedly to minimize his workload.
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48% Bias Score
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