Horrifying' mistake to harvest organs from a living person averted, witnesses say
A donor, declared dead, showed alarming signs of life during organ retrieval, raising ethical concerns about donor protections in the organ donation process.
Georgia Woman Dies from Abortion Ban on Emergency Medical Care
Amber Nicole Thurman died due to complications from an abortion after Georgia's law made necessary treatments a felony.
Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting
A man awakened during an organ harvesting procedure, raising concerns about the safeguards in the organ donation system.
What to Know About Getting a DNR Order
Do not resuscitate orders may not always be respected, leading to unintended resuscitation against patient wishes.
MPs who backed assisted dying bill say concerns remain
MPs voting for the assisted dying bill express concerns and urge changes to prevent doctors from introducing the topic without patient initiation.
Annual winners' for most egregious US healthcare profiteering announced
The 2024 Shkreli awards highlight ongoing issues of profiteering and dysfunction in healthcare.
Horrifying' mistake to harvest organs from a living person averted, witnesses say
A donor, declared dead, showed alarming signs of life during organ retrieval, raising ethical concerns about donor protections in the organ donation process.
Georgia Woman Dies from Abortion Ban on Emergency Medical Care
Amber Nicole Thurman died due to complications from an abortion after Georgia's law made necessary treatments a felony.
Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting
A man awakened during an organ harvesting procedure, raising concerns about the safeguards in the organ donation system.
What to Know About Getting a DNR Order
Do not resuscitate orders may not always be respected, leading to unintended resuscitation against patient wishes.
MPs who backed assisted dying bill say concerns remain
MPs voting for the assisted dying bill express concerns and urge changes to prevent doctors from introducing the topic without patient initiation.
Annual winners' for most egregious US healthcare profiteering announced
The 2024 Shkreli awards highlight ongoing issues of profiteering and dysfunction in healthcare.
Health care professionals face ethical dilemmas between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities, prompting questions about moral rights to refuse treatment.
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Blanket 'do-not-resuscitate' orders during the pandemic were improperly applied based on age or disability without individual assessments, raising serious ethical concerns.
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
An NHS worker recorded a patient in crisis and shared it on WhatsApp, leaving the patient feeling violated and confused.
Hospitals Must Get Written Patient Consent for Pelvic Exams, H.H.S. Says
Written informed consent now mandatory for sensitive examinations under anesthesia.
Hospitals must set clear guidelines to ensure providers and trainees obtain and document informed consent.
Health Care & Moral Objections: Workers
Health care professionals face ethical dilemmas between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities, prompting questions about moral rights to refuse treatment.
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Blanket 'do-not-resuscitate' orders during the pandemic were improperly applied based on age or disability without individual assessments, raising serious ethical concerns.
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
An NHS worker recorded a patient in crisis and shared it on WhatsApp, leaving the patient feeling violated and confused.
Hospitals Must Get Written Patient Consent for Pelvic Exams, H.H.S. Says
Written informed consent now mandatory for sensitive examinations under anesthesia.
Hospitals must set clear guidelines to ensure providers and trainees obtain and document informed consent.
Insurance companies, like UnitedHealthcare, often deny necessary treatments, leading to extreme financial and health consequences for patients.
Public anger towards insurance companies is exacerbated by systemic issues in healthcare, as exemplified by the tragic case of Christopher McNaughton and the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
Family left 'in tears' after Sikh man's beard cut
A hospital cut a Sikh man's beard without consent, violating his religious beliefs, leaving his family devastated.
Assisted dying bill: What is it and what's in proposed law?
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill seeks to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults under stringent conditions.
Terminally ill former nurse 'left freezing for hours' at hospital
Cinderella Williams, an 82-year-old terminally ill patient, endured poor treatment at Northwick Park Hospital before being discharged.
'A nurse at Lewisham Hospital covered my dad's mouth and told him to shut up'
Clive Park received initial excellent care post-stroke but faced severe neglect and abuse during his recovery at Lewisham Hospital.
Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears
Critical delays in care and misdiagnosis contributed to Pat Murphy's death at Cork University Hospital.
The UnitedHealthcare Shooting Was Inevitable
Insurance companies, like UnitedHealthcare, often deny necessary treatments, leading to extreme financial and health consequences for patients.
Public anger towards insurance companies is exacerbated by systemic issues in healthcare, as exemplified by the tragic case of Christopher McNaughton and the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
Family left 'in tears' after Sikh man's beard cut
A hospital cut a Sikh man's beard without consent, violating his religious beliefs, leaving his family devastated.
Assisted dying bill: What is it and what's in proposed law?
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill seeks to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults under stringent conditions.
Terminally ill former nurse 'left freezing for hours' at hospital
Cinderella Williams, an 82-year-old terminally ill patient, endured poor treatment at Northwick Park Hospital before being discharged.
'A nurse at Lewisham Hospital covered my dad's mouth and told him to shut up'
Clive Park received initial excellent care post-stroke but faced severe neglect and abuse during his recovery at Lewisham Hospital.
Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears
Critical delays in care and misdiagnosis contributed to Pat Murphy's death at Cork University Hospital.
Americans Point Out That UnitedHealthcare Tried to Kill Them First
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights widespread anger towards the unjust US health insurance system and its impact on patients.
Opinion: Reaction to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO is a call for reform
The killing of Brian Thompson highlights ongoing issues with health coverage denials in America, emphasizing a need for legal recourse for patients.
Americans Point Out That UnitedHealthcare Tried to Kill Them First
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights widespread anger towards the unjust US health insurance system and its impact on patients.
Opinion: Reaction to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO is a call for reform
The killing of Brian Thompson highlights ongoing issues with health coverage denials in America, emphasizing a need for legal recourse for patients.
Biased AI in health care faces crackdown in sweeping Biden admin proposals
The administration seeks to enhance patient protections in Medicare Advantage plans against retroactive denial of claims and ensure equitable AI use in healthcare.
Infected blood authority can now pay patients
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority is set to begin making payments to victims of the infected blood scandal by 2025.
Biased AI in health care faces crackdown in sweeping Biden admin proposals
The administration seeks to enhance patient protections in Medicare Advantage plans against retroactive denial of claims and ensure equitable AI use in healthcare.
Infected blood authority can now pay patients
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority is set to begin making payments to victims of the infected blood scandal by 2025.
California hospital lost woman's body, told family she left, lawsuit says
A California hospital misplaced a woman's body for a year, failing to notify her family of her death, raising serious ethical concerns.
Eureka hospital agrees to provide emergency abortions following lawsuit by state
Providence St. Joseph Hospital will now provide emergency abortion services following a lawsuit alleging it denied care during a life-threatening situation.
California hospital lost woman's body, told family she left, lawsuit says
A California hospital misplaced a woman's body for a year, failing to notify her family of her death, raising serious ethical concerns.
Eureka hospital agrees to provide emergency abortions following lawsuit by state
Providence St. Joseph Hospital will now provide emergency abortion services following a lawsuit alleging it denied care during a life-threatening situation.
Many patients feel unprepared for the traumatic experiences during psychiatric care, including feelings of embarrassment and confusion after sedation and restraint.
How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients
Acadia Healthcare's significant revenue growth is shadowed by serious allegations of unlawful patient detentions amid a national mental health crisis.
I Was Sexually Assaulted in a Psych Ward
Many patients feel unprepared for the traumatic experiences during psychiatric care, including feelings of embarrassment and confusion after sedation and restraint.
How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients
Acadia Healthcare's significant revenue growth is shadowed by serious allegations of unlawful patient detentions amid a national mental health crisis.
At Catholic hospitals, a mission of charity runs up against high care costs for patients
Patients can face unexpected and high medical bills even with insurance, as seen in Jessica Staten's experience with PeaceHealth.
The Indo Daily: Trans woman allegedly denied urgent treatment at Dublin hospital
Paige Behan highlights systemic failures in providing adequate healthcare for transgender individuals in Ireland, particularly after life-saving surgeries.
California Fines Blue Shield for Illegally Charging Patients for Contraceptives | KQED
Blue Shield of California faced scrutiny after a member was unfairly billed for IUD removal, leading to a broader investigation revealing systemic issues.
Atlanta Hospital Lost Part of Man's Skull, a Lawsuit Says
Negligence lawsuit filed against Emory Healthcare for losing a piece of skull during surgery, leading to severe medical complications and emotional distress.
Monash IVF reaches $56m no admission of liability' settlement with 700 former patients after destroying potentially viable embryos
Monash IVF settled for $56 million with over 700 patients over mishandled embryo screenings, highlighting critical patient rights and IVF provider responsibilities.
A Georgia hospital lost part of a man's skull, his lawsuit says
The Clusters are suing Emory University Hospital for negligence due to improper handling and labeling of a skull fragment, leading to extensive suffering and costs.
The Psychic Wounds of Being a Whistleblower
The book 'The Occasional Human Sacrifice' focuses on medical-research scandals and the struggles of those who uncover them.
A Crisis Pregnancy Center Is Accusing a Former Patient of Domestic Terrorism. She's Fighting Back.
Crisis pregnancy center faces legal action for allegedly misleading and mistreating a woman seeking abortion
Letters: Name change
Port of Oakland wasting money on airport name change.