Girl dies of cancer after doctors wrongly blame parents
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
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Molly Parker Stars as Amnesiac Doctor in New Medical Drama
Acclaimed actress Molly Parker leads a powerful new medical thriller exploring memory, identity and redemption when a brilliant doctor wakes up with no past. Premiering tonight on Channel 5.
Chris Bosh Sues Miami Heat Doctor Over Career-Ending Treatment
Former Miami Heat champion Chris Bosh files a explosive lawsuit against team doctor Harlan Selesnick, alleging medical negligence and fraud that prematurely ended his glittering NBA career.
Elton John's Bizarre Knee Surgery with Medieval Device Revealed
Exclusive details emerge about Sir Elton John's extraordinary knee replacement surgery, involving a bizarre medical device that left the music icon in agony. The Rocket Man's painful recovery and his doctor's unconventional methods are finally disclosed.
Mother Sues NHS Over Toddler's Misdiagnosed Sepsis
A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.
Surgeon: Organ Donor Was Alive During Harvesting Attempt
A leading transplant surgeon has ignited a medical ethics firestorm by alleging a Missouri hospital attempted to harvest organs from a patient who was not legally dead. The bombshell claim raises grave concerns over donor protocols and patient safety.
Surgeon suspended for leaving patient during op for phone call
A consultant urologist at Royal Cornwall Hospital has been suspended for 12 months after abandoning a patient during surgery to answer a personal mobile call. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found Dr. Omer Karim guilty of serious misconduct.
Remembering Sir Kenneth Calman: Medical Visionary
A tribute to the life and legacy of renowned Scottish surgeon and former Chief Medical Officer Sir Kenneth Calman, whose reforms shaped modern UK public health.
Paralysed Woman Left to Rot in Own Bed in NHS Neglect Scandal
A damning report reveals the horrific case of a paralysed woman left in soiled bedding for 12 hours, exposing a catastrophic failure in her NHS care. Her family's fight for justice uncovers a system in crisis.
2025 UK Medical School Rankings: St Andrews Beats Oxford
The Guardian's 2025 league table for UK Medicine degrees is out, showcasing a dramatic reshuffle. Discover which universities are rising stars, which are falling behind, and get the complete breakdown on graduate prospects, student satisfaction, and teach
2025 UK Anatomy & Physiology Uni Rankings Revealed
Exclusive Guardian analysis unveils the UK's best universities for Anatomy & Physiology degrees. Discover which institutions soared and which tumbled in the 2025 league table, with surprising changes at the very top.
DVLA: Declare temporary health conditions or face £1k fine
Exclusive DVLA guidance reveals drivers must report temporary medical conditions or face severe penalties. Learn which common ailments require immediate declaration.
Teen died from meningitis after 111 call misdiagnosis
Exclusive: An inquest reveals how a 111 call handler failed to spot the deadly signs of meningitis in 16-year-old Samuel Wai-Hoong, leading to a fatal delay in treatment. His heartbroken family demands justice and systemic change.
Woman's forehead rebuilt in world-first cancer surgery
A British woman who lost her entire forehead to a rare cancer has had it successfully rebuilt in a world-first surgery. Discover her incredible journey and the medical marvel that gave her a second chance.
Doctors dismissed my dizzy spells. I was handed a death sentence.
Exclusive: A mother's terrifying ordeal as doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed her life-threatening heart condition as panic attacks, handing her a 'death sentence' and forcing her to seek a diagnosis abroad.
Widow's anguish after NHS 111 call handler misdiagnoses fatal heart attack
A grieving widow is demanding answers after an NHS 111 call handler dismissed her husband's severe symptoms as a chest infection. He died of a heart attack just hours later in her arms.
Dad's 'haemorrhoids' were actually cancer - doctors wrong twice
A father's life was put at risk after doctors dismissed his bowel cancer symptoms as haemorrhoids not once, but twice. His family is now warning others to seek second opinions after a delayed diagnosis.
Rogue Surgeon Ignored Inquiry Into Dangerous Practices
A disgraced surgeon at the centre of a major NHS scandal repeatedly ignored official attempts to question him about his dangerous and unauthorised procedures on patients, a damning report has revealed.
Emmerdale Star's Shocking NHS Ordeal After Botched Blood Test
Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles reveals her traumatic experience with the NHS after a routine blood test went horribly wrong, leaving her severely bruised and in pain.
Girl, 7, Dies After Doctors Mistook Fatal Illness For Tummy Bug
A grieving family demands answers after doctors allegedly dismissed their daughter's fatal brain condition as a stomach bug. The inquest into little Emily's death reveals a series of critical missed opportunities.
Mom's Facebook plea diagnoses baby's brain bleed
A desperate Wisconsin mother's social media post leads to a life-saving diagnosis for her infant son after multiple hospital visits failed to detect a serious brain injury.
French Doctor Trial: Accused of Poisoning Patients
Frédéric Péchier, a French anaesthetist, stands trial in Besançon, accused of intentionally poisoning patients to create medical emergencies where he could then play the hero.
Dad's cough led to paralysis after doctors' fatal error
Exclusive: A healthy father's persistent cough was tragically misdiagnosed, leading to rapid paralysis and his untimely death. Shocking hospital failings revealed in a devastating case that highlights critical NHS pressures.
Mum beats 24-hour sepsis death sentence after misdiagnosis
A young mother's world shattered when doctors misdiagnosed her deadly sepsis as a UTI and sent her home with painkillers. Given just 24 hours to live, she staged an incredible recovery. This is her harrowing story of survival against all odds and her urge
Doctors find thermometer inside patient for 20 years
A routine hospital visit in the UK uncovers a decades-old medical blunder as doctors find a clinical thermometer mysteriously lodged inside a patient. The bizarre case raises serious questions about patient safety and historical medical practices.
AI Heart Scan Breakthrough: Early Detection Could Save Thousands
Groundbreaking research presented at Madrid's cardiology conference reveals a new AI-powered heart scan that detects hidden conditions years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives annually through early intervention.
Doctors dismissed UTI symptoms. Now I have incurable cancer
A young mother's persistent UTI symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by doctors. Years later, she received a devastating stage 4 terminal cancer diagnosis, revealing a tragic medical oversight.
Top Gynaecologist Suspended and Ordered for Retraining
Renowned consultant gynaecologist Dr Miranda Robinson has been suspended from the medical register and ordered to complete further training after a tribunal found deficiencies in her professional performance. The case has sent shockwaves through the UK me
Teen suffers severe burns after being left on Arizona school bus
Shocking negligence as a Phoenix high school student suffers third-degree burns after being left locked inside a sweltering school bus in extreme Arizona heat, prompting a major investigation.
Surgeon Probe After Patients Need Legs Amputated
A major investigation is underway into orthopaedic surgeon Neil Hopper after several patients suffered catastrophic outcomes, including leg amputations, following what should have been routine operations at hospitals in Kent.
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