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crime-and-justice13 days ago•6 min saved

BBC Investigation Raises Doubts in Colin Norris 'Killer Nurse' Case

A new BBC podcast investigation questions the conviction of nurse Colin Norris, who has been imprisoned for 18 years for murdering five elderly patients. The review suggests that Ethel Hall, whose death sparked the case, may have suffered an accidental insulin mix-up rather than deliberate poisoning. While the Court of Appeal recently upheld his convictions, new scientific evidence and medical records have led some of the victim's family to doubt his guilt, calling for a retrial.

via BBC|

#bbc-disclosure #colin-norris #crime-and-justice

health-and-lifestyle15 days ago•2 min saved

Patient recounts 16-hour brain surgery where surgeons accidentally dropped his skull

Tom Park-Paul, a 34-year-old gym-goer, suffered a ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in 2017, initially misdiagnosed as a bruised spine. After his partner, an ICU nurse, insisted on a CT scan, a massive brain bleed was discovered. He underwent a complex 16-hour surgery to remove the AVM, during which surgeons accidentally dropped his skull on the floor. The skull was cleaned and reinserted with antibiotic treatment. Park-Paul recovered, though he retains some proprioception issues in his left foot, and now views the incident with humor.

via The Guardian|

#avm #health-and-lifestyle #medical-error

health2 months ago•2 min saved

Georgia woman sues Kaiser after biopsy misidentification triggers unnecessary hysterectomy

A Georgia woman filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente after a biopsy misidentified another patient’s tissue, leading to a cancer diagnosis and a total hysterectomy she didn’t need; the seven-month ordeal affected her and her family, while Kaiser says steps have been taken to prevent repeats and is working toward a fair resolution.

via WSB-TV|

#biopsy-mix-up #health #hysterectomy

crime5 months ago•6 min saved

Florida surgeon indicted after wrong-organ removal in fatal procedure

A Florida doctor, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, is indicted on second-degree manslaughter charges after a 2024 operation where he allegedly removed the liver instead of the spleen, leading to a patient’s death; investigations highlighted concerns about his experience, chaotic operating-room conditions, and a history of prior disciplinary actions across Florida, Alabama and New York, with licenses suspended in multiple states.

via CBS News|

#alabama #crime #florida

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Surgical Error Causes Unexplained Hip Lump

A woman in New Delhi had a large cyst caused by a surgical sponge left inside her abdomen during a C-section four years earlier, highlighting the rare but serious complication of gossypiboma and the importance of surgical safety protocols.

via Live Science|

#c-section-complication #diagnostic-challenge #gossypiboma

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Family's Heartbreak: Hospital Neglect Leads to Young Mother's Tragic Death

An inquest into the death of Laura Higginson, who died in 2017 at Whiston Hospital after being mistakenly overdosed with paracetamol, revealed hospital panic and procedural errors. Despite the hospital's claim that the overdose did not cause her death, her husband, Dr. Antony Higginson, only learned of the error months later through a post-mortem report. The inquest highlighted issues with weight-based dosing protocols, which have since been revised. The hearing continues as the family seeks answers regarding her death.

via BBC.com|

#health #hospital #inquest

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Nebraska Woman Declared Dead Found Alive at Funeral Home

A 74-year-old woman declared dead at a Nebraska nursing home was found alive two hours later by funeral home employees, who called 911. She was taken to a hospital, and an investigation is underway, though no criminal intent by the nursing home has been found so far.

via NBC News|

#funeral-home #health #investigation

us2 years ago•2 min saved

Nebraska Woman Found Alive Hours After Being Declared Dead at Funeral Home

Constance Glantz, a 74-year-old woman from Lincoln, Nebraska, was mistakenly pronounced dead at a nursing home and later found breathing by a funeral home employee. She was subsequently taken to a hospital and declared alive. Authorities are investigating the incident but have found no criminal intent so far.

via The New York Times|

#funeral-home #investigation #medical-error

health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Elderly Woman Found Alive at Funeral Home After Medical Mishap

A 74-year-old hospice patient in Nebraska, Constance Glantz, was mistakenly pronounced dead and later found alive by funeral home workers who noticed her breathing. She was rushed to a hospital and is currently being treated. The nursing home is not expected to face charges, and the incident is under investigation.

via New York Post |

#funeral-home #health-and-safety #hospice

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Man Wakes from Surgery to Doctor's Apology for Mistake"

A man, Tom Hadrys, woke up from surgery at Royal Sussex County Hospital to hear a doctor admit a mistake had been made, involving a medical specimen bag and part of his bowel being left inside him. This led to a second operation, a serious incident investigation, and a £15,000 settlement. The surgeon continues to work at the hospital, and Hadrys still suffers from lasting health issues.

via LADbible|

#health #medical-error #nhs

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Woman's Misdiagnosis Leads to Unnecessary Chemotherapy

A Texas woman, Lisa Monk, underwent grueling chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with a rare form of blood vessel cancer, only to discover weeks into her treatment that she never had cancer. The misdiagnosis has left her shaken but relieved, and the cause of the error and next steps for Ms. Monk remain unclear.

via NDTV|

#cancer #chemotherapy #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Misdiagnosed: Mom Endures Intensive Chemo for Nonexistent Cancer

A mother of two from Texas underwent intensive chemotherapy and said goodbye to her family after being diagnosed with a rare and terminal form of cancer, only to later discover that she never had cancer at all. The hospital's pathology report was wrong, and the devastating misdiagnosis led to unnecessary chemotherapy, hair loss, and physical and emotional trauma for the mother and her family. Despite the hospital's mistake, she is still facing financial fallout and ongoing health issues a year later.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#cancer #chemotherapy #emotional-trauma

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Mum's Misdiagnosis: Enduring Chemo for a Nonexistent Illness

A mother of two underwent intensive chemotherapy and endured the emotional turmoil of a terminal cancer diagnosis, only to discover a year later that she never had cancer at all. The hospital's misdiagnosis led to unnecessary treatments, including grueling chemotherapy, leaving her with physical, emotional, and financial repercussions. Despite the hospital's error, she has been unable to have her medical bills dismissed and continues to face the aftermath of the devastating misdiagnosis.

via New York Post |

#cancer #chemotherapy #emotional-fallout

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Mum's Misdiagnosis: Enduring Chemo for a Nonexistent Illness

A Texas mother underwent chemotherapy and said goodbye to her family after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, only to discover a month later that she never had cancer in the first place. The hospital had failed to properly review her pathology report, leading to unnecessary treatment and emotional trauma for the family. The misdiagnosis has left her with significant financial and emotional repercussions, as well as physical damage from the unnecessary chemotherapy.

via Tyla|

#chemotherapy #emotional-trauma #financial-repercussions

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Mother, 39, Shares Harrowing Experience of Misdiagnosed Cancer and False Prognosis"

A 39-year-old mom, Lisa Monk, underwent aggressive chemotherapy and said goodbye to her family after being wrongly diagnosed with terminal cancer, only to later discover that she never had cancer in the first place. Monk endured unnecessary chemotherapy and is now dealing with the physical and emotional repercussions of the misdiagnosis, including ongoing medical bills and trauma for her and her family.

via The US Sun|

#cancer #chemotherapy #emotional-trauma