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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Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Dying Man's Plea as Lords Flood Assisted Dying Bill
Terminally ill patients fear the Assisted Dying Bill is being sabotaged by a record 942 Lords amendments. Read their heartbreaking plea for a peaceful death.
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.
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.
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NHS patient reports go unpublished in transparency failure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.
Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads
A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.
Pope Condemns Surrogacy as Violation of Human Dignity
In a powerful new document, Pope Francis has denounced commercial surrogacy as a grave violation of human dignity, calling for a global ban on what he describes as the 'commodification' of motherhood.
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.
Disabled Peer: Assisted Dying Bill Puts 'Price on Our Heads'
Baroness Jane Campbell delivers a powerful emotional plea against legalising assisted suicide, warning it would place a 'price on the heads' of disabled people and create a 'duty to die' culture in the UK.
Ex-Minister: UK's Assisted Dying Laws Are 'Cruel'
Exclusive: As the UK's assisted dying laws face a monumental challenge, a former Justice Secretary delivers a powerful plea for compassion and change, arguing the current system is failing terminally ill Brits.
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.
Soul Midwife's Mission: Guiding a Peaceful Death
An extraordinary 'soul midwife' shares how she provides holistic, non-medical end-of-life care, offering comfort, dignity, and a guiding hand to those on their final journey.
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.
AI helps Chelsea Hospital predict patient discharges
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is leveraging AI to predict patient discharges, reducing bed shortages and improving efficiency in the NHS.
Dying patients moved amid sudden hospice closure
Terminally ill patients were abruptly transferred from a closing hospice, with reports of chaotic scenes and distress in their final hours. Managers accused of cruelty.
Mum's shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis
A mother shares her terrifying experience after routine shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis, exposing gaps in NHS emergency care.
Dundee surgical practices inquiry after RCSEd concerns
A damning review has been launched into surgical practices at Dundee hospitals following serious concerns raised by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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