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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase

The phrase 'not fit for purpose' originated from a 2006 memo by Sir David Normington regarding the Home Office's inefficiencies.
Law
fromwww.independent.ie
3 days ago

Verdict of medical misadventure over death of Mayo teenager who suffered brain bleed after surgery

Jemma Gardiner, a 16-year-old from Ballina, was pronounced dead at Beaumont Hospital on February 18, 2019.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Man admits preventing lawful burial in relation to 30 bodies found at Hull funeral home

A funeral director admitted to preventing lawful burials after 30 bodies and ashes were found at a Hull funeral home.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
#attempted-murder
US news
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Hawaii doctor takes stand in attempted murder trial after son's brutal testimony

Gerhardt Konig is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hike, claiming marital issues and infidelity as motives.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Son of doctor accused of Hawaii murder plot testifies, says father confessed

Gerhardt Konig is charged with attempted murder after allegedly confessing to attacking his wife, Arielle, during a hiking incident in Hawaii.
US news
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Hawaii doctor takes stand in attempted murder trial after son's brutal testimony

Gerhardt Konig is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hike, claiming marital issues and infidelity as motives.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Son of doctor accused of Hawaii murder plot testifies, says father confessed

Gerhardt Konig is charged with attempted murder after allegedly confessing to attacking his wife, Arielle, during a hiking incident in Hawaii.
#funeral-home
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NY funeral parlor of horrors named 'Camelot' stacked decaying bodies like cargo while ripping off grieving family members: AG

A New York funeral home operated illegally, mishandling bodies and overcharging families, leading to a criminal indictment against its owner.
US news
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Unlicensed NY funeral director kept decomposing bodies, prosecutors say

A Long Island man faces felony charges for operating an unlicensed funeral home with decomposing bodies and defrauding grieving families.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NY funeral parlor of horrors named 'Camelot' stacked decaying bodies like cargo while ripping off grieving family members: AG

A New York funeral home operated illegally, mishandling bodies and overcharging families, leading to a criminal indictment against its owner.
US news
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Unlicensed NY funeral director kept decomposing bodies, prosecutors say

A Long Island man faces felony charges for operating an unlicensed funeral home with decomposing bodies and defrauding grieving families.
DC food
fromTruthout
1 week ago

How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths

Dr. David Fowler's controversial rulings on deaths in police custody have sparked significant media scrutiny and debate over his use of the excited delirium theory.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK news

It makes me feel sick': Man whose grandmother's body was kept at bogus funeral home

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Medicine

Brain surgeon who thought he was going to die' in hospital lift sues for 200,000

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

It makes me feel sick': Man whose grandmother's body was kept at bogus funeral home

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Brain surgeon who thought he was going to die' in hospital lift sues for 200,000

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and stealing donations from mourners

A fraudulent funeral director pleaded guilty to multiple counts of preventing lawful burials and fraud involving ashes and charity theft.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Fresh hope for justice as anonymous letter surfaces in fatal fire probe

An anonymous letter may provide crucial information about a fire that killed six family members nearly 14 years ago.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds

We coped, but only just. Collapse was only narrowly avoided thanks to the extraordinary efforts of all those working in health care. To cope with another pandemic there had to be greater capacity to scale-up hospital and ambulance services, according to the inquiry.
Public health
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

What Makes a Doctor Excel at Diagnosis?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal exemplifies diagnostic excellence, emphasizing continuous improvement and the belief that mastery in diagnosis is an ongoing journey.
Law
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
#death-investigation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Two plasma donors die at private Canadian clinics under federal investigation

Two people have died in Canada after donating plasma at a chain of clinics that has been under scrutiny by federal inspectors for failing to keep accurate records, screen donors or maintain its machines. While experts say the deaths are exceedingly rare, critics say Canada's embrace of private companies to handle blood products reflects a slow collapse of a system that has been the envy of the world.
Canada news
#medical-negligence
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Public health

GP who failed to recognise critical condition of girl who died from treatable illness is found guilty of poor performance

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Medicine

GP who failed to recognise critical condition of girl who died from treatable illness found guilty of poor performance

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Public health

GP who failed to recognise critical condition of girl who died from treatable illness is found guilty of poor performance

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Medicine

GP who failed to recognise critical condition of girl who died from treatable illness found guilty of poor performance

Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | Fortune

U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett stated, 'There really is no way around taking into account the events in the state case.' She expressed skepticism about moving the federal trial to 2027, noting it would not solve existing scheduling issues.
Law
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

NHS apologises for neglect after loving' young mother dies from sepsis

A 33-year-old woman died from sepsis after NHS staff prescribed incorrect antibiotics following a routine abscess removal procedure, with a coroner ruling she would likely have survived with proper treatment.
#covid-19-inquiry
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Covid inquiry reaches bittersweet' final day of witness testimony

The Covid inquiry's final witness testimony day revealed government incompetence and chaos, with bereaved families demanding full implementation of recommendations and warning the country remains unprepared for future crises.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Covid inquiry reaches bittersweet' final day of witness testimony

The Covid inquiry's final witness testimony day revealed government incompetence and chaos, with bereaved families demanding full implementation of recommendations and warning the country remains unprepared for future crises.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Doctors accidentally operated on patient's wrong testicle during procedure in Irish hospital

Doctors at an Irish hospital accidentally operated on the wrong testicle during surgery on a patient who had gone under the knife for a procedure on his genitalia. The incident was one of four wrong-site surgeries that took place in acute hospitals during the last two years, with doctors also operating on a patient's incorrect leg in 2024.
Healthcare
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
#medical-misconduct
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Surgeon at Limerick hospital admits professional misconduct over delays in seeking help for Jessica Sheedy (18)

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
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Surgeon at Limerick hospital admits professional misconduct over delays in seeking help for Jessica Sheedy (18)

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Doctors accidentally operated on patient's wrong testicle during procedure in Irish hospital

Doctors at an Irish hospital accidentally operated on the wrong testicle during surgery on a patient who had gone under the knife for a procedure on his genitalia, it has emerged. The incident was one of four "wrong-site" surgeries that took place in acute hospitals during the last two years, with doctors also operating on a patient's incorrect leg in 2024.
Healthcare
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Italian ambulance driver investigated on suspicion of murdering five patients

All the suspicious deaths occurred while or soon after the patients were transported in an ambulance driven by the 27-year-old man, lawyers of the victims told the Guardian. Investigative sources told the ANSA state news agency they believe the man, who worked for the Italian Red Cross but has now been suspended, may have administered harmful substances to the patients during transfers between hospitals and care homes in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Medicine
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Expert witness in Lucy Letby trial did not reveal hospital investigation into his medical work

Police and prosecutors were not informed that a key expert witness in Lucy Letby's trial was under formal investigation for serious concerns in his medical work before he testified.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: Man charged over nurse killing after 41 years

Prosecutors in the German town of Aschaffenburg have charged a man with murder more than 41 years after the violent death of a trainee nurse in northern Bavaria. Authorities said the former boyfriend of 19-year-old Maria Koehler was accused of strangling her with a mesh scarf on July 30, 1984, out of jealousy and revenge. "Based on its investigations, the public prosecutor's office assumes that he acted treacherously," they said.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lucy Letby case expert witness was under fitness to practise investigation during trial

The General Medical Council (GMC) opened an investigation into concerns about Prof Peter Hindmarsh, including that he had harmed patients, on the first day he gave evidence at Letby's trial in late 2022. The GMC investigation was still continuing when Hindmarsh gave evidence for a second time at the Letby trial three months later.
Medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Renee Good's family releases partial independent autopsy results

The four bullets Renee Good took from the gun fired by Minnesota ICE officer Jonathan Ross hit her once each in the arm, breast and head, while a fourth grazed her body, her family said in releasing partial results of an independent autopsy on the slain mother of three. A highly respected and credentialed medical pathologist performed the procedure, said
US politics
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Independent autopsy points to homicide as cause of death in Brentwood police custody case

An independent autopsy found Yolanda Ramirez died from multiple blunt force trauma and asphyxiation, ruling her death a homicide caused by police restraint.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Cold blooded' murder was well planned, court told

Four men are accused of planning the 2020 Telford assassination of rapper Tamba Momodu (Teerose); three deny murder, one pleaded guilty to arson.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Death of patients at Glasgow hospital to be investigated, prosecutors confirm

Investigations are underway into multiple deaths linked to infections from contaminated water and ventilation at QEUH, including seven deaths and infections among child cancer patients.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario examines whether to amend Coroners Act to replace mandatory jail inquests with annual reviews | CBC News

Ontario may replace mandatory coroner inquests for jail deaths with coroner-led annual reviews supported by advisory committees including family, legal, corrections, advocates and subject-matter experts.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

He's not a perfect man': SMCCD corruption case heads to jury after two days of closing arguments

Former San Mateo Community College chancellor Ronald Galatolo faces 27 charges alleging gift-driven contract steering, embezzlement, tax violations, perjury, and misuse of public funds.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

NHS fails to take meaningful steps' to tackle rising negligence costs

The Public Accounts Committee condemned the government and NHS England for failing to address soaring clinical negligence costs despite decades of warnings.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'The staff in the ICU couldn't look at us' - Mother of woman fatally injured by horse after verdict of medical misadventure

A 25-year-old hairdresser from Co Longford died after being crushed during a veterinary examination; family settled actions and Midland Hospital apologized for care failures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NHS medical negligence persisting in England despite 24 years of warnings'

Medical negligence in the NHS keeps harming and killing patients because governments and health service bosses have not acted on 24 years' worth of warnings, MPs have said. In a scathing report published on Friday, the public accounts committee (PAC) excoriates the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England for allowing the cost of mistakes to balloon to 3.6bn a year.
Public health
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 40 years for abusing 189 bodies

A Colorado funeral home owner concealed 189 decomposing bodies, provided fake ashes to families, and was sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse driven by greed.
#sexual-assault
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Illinois surgeon indicted for double homicide of ex-wife and husband

Court records show a Franklin county grand jury charged Michael David McKee on 16 January with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary while using a firearm suppressor. McKee, 39, a vascular surgeon who was living in Chicago, is charged in the shooting deaths of 39-year-old Monique Tepe, from whom he was divorced in 2017, and dentist Dr Spencer Tepe, 37, in their home on 30 December.
US news
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Molly never got to hear it': fury as denials finally end on Glasgow hospital infections

A contaminated water system at Glasgow's flagship hospital likely caused serious infections in 84 child cancer patients, contributing to deaths and avoidable harm.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NHS patients put at risk by sham investigations', says ex-CEO of hospital

Dr Susan Gilby took over as chief executive at the Countess of Chester hospital in 2018 after it was rocked by the Lucy Letby case. She was awarded the payout one of the biggest in NHS history last month after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about alleged bullying and harassment by the chair of the hospital board.
Public health
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Why Autopsies Are in Decline and Why it Matters

Autopsy rates in U.S. hospitals fell from about 50% in the 1950s to single digits today, diminishing crucial medical knowledge and closure for families.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds

"absolutely furious", adding: "The results were there on a computer system, they were there."
UK news
Law
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London ambulance worker who knocked patient out his wheelchair then gave him 20 loses unfair dismissal claim

Ambulance worker dismissed for gross misconduct after knocking a patient from his wheelchair, leaving money with him, and breaching safety procedures and training.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust said that the videos, found on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, "falsely claim a number of our clinicians are using and endorsing these products". The videos, which show doctors applying weight loss patches to their bodies and losing weight over a period of time, appear to be AI-generated, the Trust said, and do not show doctors who work there.
Public health
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Woman bailed as cops probe doctor's surgery data breach

A 29-year-old non-surgery staff member was arrested and bailed in connection with an alleged data breach and theft at Croft Surgery.
#lucy-letby
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I'm A Doctor Who Almost Died Because My Own Doctors Refused To Do This 1 Basic Thing

After a routine colonoscopy with polyp removal, the patient experienced escalating post-procedure bleeding and sought urgent hospital evaluation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man appears in court charged with murder of student

An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after De Montfort University student Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the campus.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Federal judge drops murder rap in UnitedHealthcare CEO case

A New York federal judge has dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi M., accused of killing UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, ruling that prosecutors cannot pursue those counts under federal law. The decision has stripped prosecutors of the ability to seek the death penalty in the federal case, while leaving Mangione facing separate state charges. Who has issued the ruling? US District Judge Margaret M. Garnett issued the decision on Friday in federal court in Manhattan.
Law
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff

The Court of Appeal dismissed the GMC's challenge, allowing transplant surgeon James Gilbert to return to practice despite findings of sexual harassment.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Family of teenager 'utterly let down' as surgeon guilty of 'serious failings' in her care

Jessica Sheedy (18) suffered massive blood loss during surgery at University Hospital Limerick
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The Role of Witnesses in Strengthening Your Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

Witnesses play a crucial role in personal injury cases, often serving as the backbone of the evidence presented in court. Their testimonies can provide essential context and details that may not be captured through physical evidence alone. In many instances, the accounts of witnesses can corroborate the claims made by the injured party, lending credibility to their narrative. This is particularly important in personal injury cases, where the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. A strong witness can help
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