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US surgeon removes fully-functional kidney of a patient thinking that it’s a Tumour
November 24, 2018
Florida, US – 24th November, 2018: Medical negligence is something that we all have heard of. But this incident might lead any patient to think twice before visiting a hospital. In a bewildering incident, a doctor removed a woman’s entire kidney mistaking it to be a cancerous tumour.
Stabbed doctor demands more security after surgeon’s killer found guilty
November 24, 2018
Australia – 24th November, 2018: It was a "normal day" when neurosurgeon Dr Michael Wong walked through the foyer doors of the Western Hospital in Footscray and was set upon by a mentally ill patient.
"I was stabbed everywhere; my chest, abdomen, arms, legs, head, hands," he told nine.com.au.
Hospital faces lawsuit over acid-attack victim
November 21, 2018
Thailand – 21st November, 2018: The Health Service Support Department (HSSD) will sue Praram 2 Hospital over its handling of an acid-attack victim who passed away on November 9 shortly after seeking its services.
Hospital violence: We can reduce it
November 19, 2018
Australia – 19th November, 2018: It was a regular day at work; nothing special, nothing out of the ordinary, the morning that Dr Michael Wong hurried through the sliding doors and into the foyer of the Western Hospital in Footscray, Victoria. A neurosurgeon, spinal surgeon and a full-time staff member of the public hospital, he was juggling an enormous workload and was ready to start his day.
Doctor ordered to pay $20 000 damages over negligence
November 19, 2018
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – 19th November, 2018: A Mutare farmer who lost his wife due to medical negligence has been awarded $20 000 in damages after an eight-year legal battle. The High Court last week ordered Dr Miriam Kanyenze to pay Mr James Makunura after his wife of 40 years died owing to flawed medical treatment.
New Mexico woman sues hospital for resuscitating her
November 17, 2018
New Mexico, US – 17th November, 2018: A New Mexico woman who was brought back to life is suing the hospital for violating her rights.
Patient’s gastro problems takes wind out of doctor’s sail
November 15, 2018
Nibaran had complain of pain in the abdomen and hence approached Dr. Das who performed endoscopy and diagnosed gastro outlet obstruction. The doctor advised posterior Isoperistaltic gastro ileostomy which was performed by him at the nursing home.
Ill planned and unethical procedure costs doc dearly
November 15, 2018
A rising number of doctors and hospitals are facing the heat of medical negligence. While many cases of such alleged negligence are false and unfounded, quite a few cases are occurring due to lack of proper care and practice by healthcare providers. This is one such example.
Patient’s gastro problems takes wind out of doctor’s sail
November 15, 2018
Nibaran had complain of pain in the abdomen and hence approached Dr. Das who performed endoscopy and diagnosed gastro outlet obstruction. The doctor advised posterior Isoperistaltic gastro ileostomy which was performed by him at the nursing home.
Ill planned and unethical procedure costs doc dearly
November 15, 2018
A rising number of doctors and hospitals are facing the heat of medical negligence. While many cases of such alleged negligence are false and unfounded, quite a few cases are occurring due to lack of proper care and practice by healthcare providers. This is one such example.
