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health23 days ago•37 min saved

Family sues over Iowa woman’s death after hernia surgery, alleging post-op neglect

Laura Belt, 46, died in May 2024 from complications tied to a bowel perforation and sepsis after a routine hernia repair at Decatur County Hospital. Her family contends nurses dismissed signs of infection and ongoing bowel drainage as normal, delaying treatment. They filed medical malpractice lawsuits against surgeon Dr. Edwin Wehling and two nurses, Brandi Oesch and Tammy Roberts, with the Iowa Board of Medicine also charging Wehling with incompetency; a disciplinary hearing is set for September and a civil trial is scheduled for August 23.

via Yahoo|

#decatur-county-hospital #health #hernia-repair

us-news23 days ago•24 min saved

Iowa woman's death after routine hernia repair spurs malpractice lawsuit

Laura Belt, 46, died in May 2024 from complications after a routine hernia repair at Decatur County Hospital, including a bowel perforation that led to sepsis. Her family alleges hospital staff ignored warning signs—such as unusual drainage and lack of bowel movement—and filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against surgeon Dr. Edwin Wehling and two nurses, with the hospital named as a defendant. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Wehling with professional incompetency, a hearing set for September, while Belt’s death is tied to a trial against the defendants scheduled for August 23, 2026.

via New York Post|

#hernia-surgery #hospital-negligence #iowa

legal23 days ago•6 min saved

Lawsuit alleges Iowa nurses dismissed alarming post-op signs after routine hernia repair

A family in Iowa filed a medical-malpractice lawsuit against a surgeon and two nurses, alleging they ignored dangerous post-operative symptoms after a routine hernia repair at Decatur County Hospital, leading to an infection and sepsis that contributed to Laura Belt’s death in May 2024; the surgeon faces board charges, and a trial is scheduled for August 23.

via Fox News|

#hernia-surgery #legal #medical-malpractice

healthcare1 month ago•49 min saved

Jury Awards $49 Million in Medical Malpractice Case Over Missed HPV Monitoring

A Stamford Superior Court jury awarded $49 million to a Darien woman who claimed her gynecologist failed to follow standard monitoring for high-risk HPV, allowing cervical cancer to progress to late-stage metastatic disease; the verdict found the defendants negligent, with $39 million to the patient and $10 million to her husband, and Westmed indicated it will pursue post-trial motions and an appeal.

via Patch|

#cervical-cancer #darien-ct #healthcare

life-and-style4 months ago•27 min saved

From trust to trauma: the breast surgeon who maimed hundreds

Tracy King recounts being reassured by a charming breast surgeon, only to learn Ian Paterson carried out unnecessary operations on hundreds of women; after his conviction, she joined others in a long fight for accountability and systemic reform.

via The Times|

#breast-cancer #ian-paterson #justice

world5 months ago•2 min saved

French 'Doctor Death' Sentenced to Life for Poisoning 30 Patients, Killing 12

A French court sentenced Dr. Frederic Pechier to life in prison for poisoning 30 patients, including children, with 12 fatalities, in an attempt to discredit colleagues and demonstrate his resuscitation skills. The case highlights serious concerns about medical misconduct and patient safety in France.

via Australian Broadcasting Corporation|

#court-verdict #doctor #france

world5 months ago•3 min saved

French 'Doctor Death' Sentenced to Life for Poisoning Patients

A French ex-anesthetist, Frédéric Péchier, was sentenced to life in prison for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, including 12 fatalities, by tampering with infusion bags over nearly a decade, in one of France's largest medical malpractice cases.

via BBC|

#france #hospital #life-imprisonment

history6 months ago•11 min saved

Unraveling the Mysteries of Death by Lightning: Tragedy, History, and Drama

The article discusses the life and tragic death of US President James Garfield, highlighting his achievements, the circumstances of his assassination, and the medical malpractice that led to his death, as depicted in the Netflix series 'Death By Lightning' which aims to revive interest in his legacy.

via The Guardian|

#assassination #history #james-garfield

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Florida Doctor's Office Patients Contract Hepatitis C

A Florida doctor, Lily J. Voepel, faces disciplinary action after her office was found to have unsafe practices that led to at least three patients contracting hepatitis C, resulting in a temporary license suspension, fines, and mandatory training to improve infection control.

via Gizmodo|

#florida #health #health-department

health8 months ago•4 min saved

Woman's Skin Meltdown After Medication Error Seeks Justice

Khaliah Shaw, who suffered severe skin damage and disability after a medication error, lost her medical malpractice appeal in Georgia, receiving only a fraction of her awarded damages due to legal and systemic barriers. She has shared her story on TikTok to highlight flaws in the healthcare and legal systems, gaining widespread support and frustration from viewers.

via yahoo.com|

#health #khaliah-shaw #medical-malpractice

world8 months ago•2 min saved

French doctor on trial for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally

A French ex-anesthetist, Frédéric Péchier, is on trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients, including 12 fatalities, over nearly a decade, with accusations of tampering with medicines to cause cardiac arrests, though he denies the charges. The trial, involving over 150 victims and set to last more than three months, highlights serious concerns about medical safety and malpractice.

via BBC|

#france #hospital #medical-malpractice

health11 months ago•4 min saved

Anti-Vax Mother Blamed for Daughter's Death Despite Cancer Survival Odds

A UK anti-vaxxer mother, Kate Shemirani, claims doctors violated laws and caused her daughter's death from cancer, while her sons accuse her of abuse and negligence, leading to a highly contentious family and public dispute over her daughter's treatment and death.

via Bored Panda|

#anti-vax #cancer #daughters-death

law-and-justice11 months ago•3 min saved

Georgia parents awarded $2.25M in lawsuit over social media posts of baby's autopsy

A Georgia jury awarded $2.25 million to parents of a baby who was decapitated during delivery and whose autopsy was shared on social media without consent, highlighting issues of privacy invasion and medical malpractice.

via NBC News|

#autopsy #georgia #law-and-justice

health11 months ago•3 min saved

Young Man Develops Locked-In Syndrome After Neck Adjustment Error

A man in Georgia suffered permanent paralysis and locked-in syndrome after a chiropractic neck adjustment went wrong, leading to a lawsuit that awarded his family $75 million in damages. Despite the compensation, he remains fully aware but unable to move or speak, with his family caring for him at home and him occasionally expressing a desire to end his life.

via Bored Panda|

#brain-stem-stroke #chiropractic-injury #health

health11 months ago•3 min saved

Young Man Develops Locked-In Syndrome After Chiropractic Neck Adjustment

A man in his 20s suffered a stroke during a chiropractic neck adjustment, which was missed by hospital staff, leading to locked-in syndrome and a $75 million lawsuit settlement. The case highlights the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment in emergency situations.

via Daily Mail|

#chiropractic-injury #court-case #health