Tag: hospital safety
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Irish Doctor Dies in Manchester Hospital After Wrong Medication: Coroner’s Findings
Overview of the Case An Irish doctor, Ray McMahon, whose career spanned several decades, died in a Manchester hospital in February after he was given the wrong medication for a chest infection. A coroner’s inquest has established that the incorrect drug contributed to his cardiac arrest and subsequent death. The case has raised questions about…
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Nurse Charged with Rape of Two Elderly Women at Greenslopes Hospital
Brisbane Nurse Charged in Alleged Violent Assaults A male nurse has been charged over the alleged rape of two elderly women at Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane’s south. Australian police said the incidents occurred on two separate dates, with the alleged assaults reportedly taking place in patient care areas of the facility. Authorities have stressed…
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HSE apologises over death of girl with Strep A infection and launches KATE training initiative
HSE apologises and a family’s call for change after Kate Colum’s death The HSE has formally apologised to the family of five-year-old Kate Colum, who died after a severe Strep A infection at Sligo University Hospital (SUH). The inquest, which concluded with a unanimous verdict of medical misadventure, highlighted serious concerns about the management of…
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The Rising Threat of Candida auris in Hospitals
Introduction to Candida auris Candida auris, commonly referred to as C. auris, is an emerging fungal pathogen that poses a significant threat to healthcare settings worldwide. This organism has become notorious for its ability to spread rapidly within hospitals and other healthcare facilities, causing serious infections in patients, particularly those with weakened immune systems. The…