Woman's prosthetic leg and mother's ashes vanish in hospital
Pamala Bronner awoke from leg amputation surgery to find her prosthetic leg, dentures, and mother's ashes missing from a Detroit hospital. Read her shocking story.
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Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
Medicare crisis: GPs warn bulk-billing scheme fails patients
Australian doctors warn the government's new Medicare bulk-billing initiative fails to address critical funding gaps, threatening to push healthcare costs onto patients and reduce GP accessibility nationwide.
Australian Government Faces Fire Over Net Zero and Healthcare
Question Time erupts as Opposition targets government over Nationals' net zero stance and healthcare affordability, while Optus faces renewed scrutiny over service failures.
Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient
A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.
Medicare bulk-billing crisis hits Australian patients
Exclusive investigation reveals how bulk-billing GP appointments are becoming increasingly rare across Australia, forcing patients to pay out-of-pocket despite government promises.
NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.
NHS patient reports go unpublished in transparency failure
Exclusive investigation reveals Healthwatch England has failed to publish dozens of patient experience reports, leaving NHS trusts without crucial feedback to improve services.
Philadelphia Children's Hospital Investigated for Transgender Care Fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals serious allegations of fraudulent billing and insurance misconduct at prominent children's hospital's gender clinic, raising concerns about patient welfare and financial integrity.
Energy firm to pay £2,000 compensation to customers
Major energy supplier announces automatic £2,000 payments to thousands of customers after billing errors - find out if you're affected and what you need to do.
Virgin Media refunds thousands after billing error
Virgin Media issues automatic refunds and bill credits after billing error affects thousands of UK customers - here's what you need to know
Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London
An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.
Dad's typo nightmare: £1,500 phone bill from son's error
A father from Weston-super-Mare faced instant financial horror after his son's innocent typo on a phone upgrade spiralled into a staggering £1,500 bill. This cautionary tale reveals the shocking cost of a simple mistake and the fight to get the money back
Google billing error locks cancer research staff out of gym
A major billing error by Google led to the wrongful termination of The Institute of Cancer Research's corporate gym membership at PureGym Glasgow, barring vital staff from facilities.
Martha's Rule: Thousands Call NHS Second Opinion Hotline
Exclusive: The groundbreaking NHS patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, has been flooded with thousands of desperate calls to its 24/7 hotline, empowering families and saving lives by granting rapid second medical opinions.
Martha's Rule Now Active in Every English Hospital
In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.
Two Cancer Diagnoses in a Year: The Unspoken Truths
A raw and honest account of navigating two cancer diagnoses in one year. Discover the practical and emotional realities that medical leaflets don't prepare you for, from mental health battles to the logistics of daily life.
Nurse struck off for targeting vulnerable women on dating apps
Exclusive: Mental health nurse John Chukwunonso Iwuh has been removed from the register for gross misconduct after exploiting his professional position to target patients on dating platforms, in a serious breach of trust.
NHS Alert: Common Painkillers Linked to Heart Failure Risk
The NHS has issued a critical national patient safety alert linking common painkillers like ibuprofen to a potentially fatal risk of heart failure and stroke. Discover the full list of affected medications and the new guidance for millions of users across
Medical Gaslighting: Woman's 5-Year Battle With Dismissed Symptoms
A courageous woman's five-year battle with debilitating symptoms reveals a systemic failure in women's healthcare, as doctors repeatedly dismissed her pain. Her story exposes a troubling pattern of medical gaslighting faced by countless women across the U
NHS Hospital Slammed For Portakabin Morgue Scandal
Shocking inspection reveals a major NHS trust is storing corpses in a 'wholly unsuitable' temporary Portakabin with broken refrigeration, raising serious health and dignity concerns.
Widow's NHS nightmare: Gaviscon for fatal aortic tear
Exclusive: A devastated partner reveals how hospital doctors dismissed his fiancée's fatal condition as acid reflux, prescribing Gaviscon just days before her tragic death from an aortic dissection.
Mum found dead in Travelodge after hospital discharge
Exclusive: A 39-year-old mother, Sian Hollington, was discovered dead in a Travelodge just hours after being discharged from a Kent hospital. Her family demands answers as an investigation into the NHS trust's care is launched.
British Woman Left on Peru Hospital Floor for 40 Hours
Shocking neglect as Maria Hermilia Murrieta, 76, is left for two days on a cold hospital floor in Peru without a bed, food, or water. Her family's desperate plea exposes a healthcare system in crisis.
NHS Doctor Groped by Patient, Then Blamed in Hearing
A shocking incident at a London NHS trust reveals a female doctor was groped by a male patient, leading to a misconduct hearing that questioned her professionalism instead of addressing the assault.
Monash IVF Embryo Mix-Up Scandal Prompts Major Review
A major review is underway at Monash IVF after a catastrophic administrative bungle led to the wrong embryos being implanted into two patients, shattering the dreams of families and raising serious questions about the clinic's protocols.
Babies Die in Contaminated IV Drip Hospital Scandal
A major investigation is underway after several babies died from a bacterial infection linked to contaminated intravenous drips at an NHS hospital, raising serious patient safety concerns.
BBC changes headline on Gaza cancer patient death
The BBC has revised a controversial headline suggesting a Gaza cancer patient died from malnutrition after facing backlash for inaccurate reporting.
Cosmetic procedure crisis: Beyond rogue clinics
As demand for non-surgical treatments soars, experts warn that lax regulations and profit-driven practices put patients at risk. Here's what needs to change.
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