Perth mother's struggle to get specialist care for her three-year-old son
A mother in Perth is expressing frustration at the lack of specialist care for her three-year-old son suffering from complex epilepsy, who currently receives only emergency treatment.
VIDEO: 102-year-old needs to be transferred from ambulance after vehicle gets stuck in interior of SP
An ambulance carrying a 102-year-old man got stuck in a hole on a dirt road in Salto de Pirapora, requiring the patient to be transferred to another rescue vehicle to reach the hospital.
TS: 87-year-old woman taken from emergency in a taxi nearly naked: 'Animals are treated better'
An 87-year-old woman in Turku was taken to a taxi from the emergency department wearing only a diaper, prompting outrage from her daughter about the treatment of her elderly mother.
Regional Nursing Council of PB bans SAMU in city in the Sertão
The Regional Nursing Council of Paraíba has banned the Emergency Mobile Care (SAMU) service in Santa Terezinha due to serious health and safety violations.
Dr Amir Khan says 'go to A&E or call 999' if you ever experience 'thunderclap'
Dr. Amir Khan warns of the dangers of experiencing a 'thunderclap headache', urging immediate medical attention due to its association with serious health issues.
Debt of R$ 8 million: company suspends delivery of hospital supplies and impacts surgeries in Cuiabá
A hospital supply company has suspended deliveries to facilities in Cuiabá due to a debt of around R$ 8 million owed by the local government, affecting elective surgeries and emergency care.
Worried Coronation Street star rushes dog to vet after emergency
Coronation Street actor Daniel Brocklebank urgently took his dog Jean to the vet after she fell ill, reassuring fans of her care.
The incredible bird hospital where they receive another chance to live
A new emergency room for wild birds in Warsaw provides specialized care for injured and sick birds.
UBS 24h without a doctor, lack of ambulance, and patient death: what is care like in Alter do Chão
The death of a 62-year-old patient in a local health unit in Alter do Chão highlighted critical deficiencies in healthcare services in the area.
Six-year-old girl's heart stopped beating on horror holiday - but what came next was incredible
A six-year-old girl named Maya collapsed during a family holiday in Romania and experienced cardiac arrest, leading to an inspiring recovery journey.
Home Care Assistance, the Analysis by Family Care: "A Sector Worth 17 Billion, but Half of the Relationships are Irregular. Without Structural Tax Relief, There is a Risk of Social Emergency"
Italy's home care sector, valued at 17 billion euros, faces challenges with half of its relationships being irregular, raising concerns about potential social emergencies without structural tax reforms.
Emergency Rooms May Send Home Patients With Minor Health Concerns Starting in April
Starting April 1st, emergency rooms in Estonia will be permitted to send home patients who do not require immediate medical attention based on initial assessments.
Kätlin Pallo: The Emergency Department Must Focus on Those Who Need Urgent Care
Kätlin Pallo argues that emergency departments should prioritize patients needing urgent care and should also consider cases where urgent treatment is deemed unnecessary.
Not all hospitals will implement the new emergency room procedures from April
The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs will allow emergency rooms to send home patients who do not require urgent care, but not all hospitals plan to adopt these changes.
14-year-old intubated at 'Agia Sofia' after falling from a scooter
A 14-year-old from Corfu is in intensive care after sustaining significant head injuries from a scooter fall.
Dangerously wandering minor found in Jonava, cared for by specialists
A minor, who was reported lying on railway tracks in Jonava, Lithuania, was found and is now receiving care from specialists.
Fire victim at Shopping Recife transferred from HR with acute respiratory failure
A victim of the fire at Shopping Recife has been transferred to an intensive care unit following serious respiratory issues due to smoke inhalation.
Samu doctor who saved choking baby reports relief upon hearing crying: 'best sound we've heard all day'
A doctor from the Urgent Mobile Care Service in Brazil recounts the emotional moment she saved a one-month-old baby from choking and the relief of hearing him cry again.
The minister claims she did not ask the Seimas to discuss the reform of health service payment in emergency mode
Lithuania's Health Minister insists there was no urgency in discussing health service payment reforms despite the Seimas voting to fast-track the proposal, with implications for regional hospital viability.
Thessaloniki: 10-year-old suffers cardiac arrest at Poseidon Swimming Pool
A 10-year-old child suffered a cardiac arrest at the Poseidon Swimming Pool in Thessaloniki, but was revived and safely transported to a hospital for further care.
CHSL implements Quick Response Team focused on patient care
The CHSL has established a Quick Response Team to improve patient care during emergencies.
'Akin to torture': Patients waiting over 100 hours in ED for mental health beds
Patients experiencing severe mental health crises in Australia face agonizing waits exceeding 100 hours in emergency departments for appropriate care.
Samu in Uberlândia starts operating on May 15; check the final schedule
The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu 192) will commence operations in Uberlândia on May 15, 2026, following the handover of 11 ambulances during a ceremony involving various governmental representatives.
Canadians are dying preventable deaths in this country’s choked ERs, doctors warn
Doctors in Canada are raising alarms about the high rate of preventable deaths in the country’s overwhelmed emergency rooms.
Samu rescuer saves 2-year-old child trapped in car in Gravatá; VIDEO
A nurse technician from the Urgent Mobile Care Service (Samu) rescued a 2-year-old girl trapped inside a car in Gravatá, Brazil, after her mother sought help when the child accidentally locked herself in.
Health Insurance Fund extends existing ambulance funding agreements
The Health Insurance Fund has extended existing ambulance funding agreements by one year until December 31, 2027, to ensure the uninterrupted provision of this vital service until new agreements are established.
Fire in an apartment in Tavros: 50-year-old man unconscious
A fire broke out in an apartment in Tavros, resulting in a 50-year-old man being found unconscious and requiring hospital care.
PHOTOS ⟩ Brutally Beaten Spaniel Shocks Animal Clinic Staff: "No Animal Should Suffer Like This!"
A Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Faby was brought to an animal emergency clinic in Tallinn with severe injuries, leading to an outcry from animal rights activists and veterinarians.
Victory for Mirror campaign as hospital reopens emergency care unit it shuttered
The Royal London Hospital's emergency sickle cell unit is reopening after a successful campaign led by The Mirror, highlighting the importance of specialized care for sickle cell disease patients.
Man ramped in his final hours added to 'lack of dignity', partner says
An Adelaide man, Stephen King, spent his final moments outside a hospital ramped in an ambulance, highlighting significant issues with emergency care in Australia.
Does ChatGPT Work for Medical Emergencies? Study Lists Failures, Racial Bias, and Questions About AI Use
A study has found that ChatGPT Health underestimates the level of care needed in over half of medical emergencies and highlights issues like racial bias in its recommendations.
$163K in fake medical bill charges, AI uncovers it for you
AI tools were able to identify significant errors in a hospital bill that reduced charges from $195,628 to $33,000 for emergency care.
Luis Vernaza Hospital enhances its emergency care after remodeling
The Luis Vernaza Hospital in Guayaquil has remodeled its emergency areas to improve medical services, increasing capacity and efficiency for patient care.
Dr Amir Khan 'go straight to hospital' alert for anyone with 'this type of headache'
Dr. Amir Khan warns that experiencing a thunderclap headache requires immediate medical attention due to its potential as a sign of serious health issues.
Emergency rooms may gain the right to send patients home after initial assessment
The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs is considering allowing emergency departments to send patients home after an initial assessment if they don't require urgent care, amidst concerns about patient health and overcrowding in ERs.
Charlie ate drugs - veterinary visit cost 20,000
A dog named Charlie ingested cannabis and required emergency veterinary care costing over 20,000 kronor, highlighting the rising costs of veterinary services in Sweden.
TS: Nurses at breaking point in Turku - "The situation is really bad right now"
Emergency department overcrowding and a lack of follow-up care locations are straining the staff at Turku University Hospital, according to reports from Turun Sanomat.
IL: Night alerts from elderly care home not heard for over a year – elderly person alerted for help 11 times and died
A new alert system at an elderly care home in Espoo, Finland, failed to notify staff for over a year, resulting in a resident's death after multiple emergency calls went unheard.
Mongaguá opens selection process for vacancies in SAMU; salaries up to R$ 13,3 thousand
Mongaguá has initiated a selection process for 35 temporary positions in the Emergency Mobile Care Service (SAMU) with salaries reaching up to R$ 13,300.
Getting to see a doctor sooner with the new emergency room structure
The Landspítali University Hospital in Iceland is implementing a new emergency room structure aimed at improving patient flow and reducing wait times.
Strengthening Standards for Emergency Room Specialists ... 1 Specialist for Every 5,000 Patients in Regional Centers
To enhance the capacity for severe and emergency patient care, new standards for staffing and facilities in regional and local emergency medical centers are being implemented.
Family claims casino staff mistook veteran’s illness for intoxication, delaying care before his death
A lawsuit alleges that Caesars Palace staff misidentified a veteran's medical emergency as intoxication, leading to his death after delayed medical assistance.
'My newborn baby and I almost died after hospital delayed my C-section on weekend'
Lucy Crawford experienced a life-threatening delay in her emergency C-section due to staffing issues at a UK hospital, which is part of a broader investigation into maternity care failures.
Surge in Ice Injuries Overwhelms Hospitals; Is Emergency Care Affected?
An 18-year-old from Rīga suffered a collarbone fracture while playing sports, and despite receiving initial care at a district hospital, he was redirected for surgery in Rīga due to backlog issues in emergency services.
A school bus carrying students overturned - Six taken to continuing care
A school bus in Kokemäki overturned, leading to six students being taken to continuing care, though no serious injuries were reported.
With 20 beds, Hospital PUC-Campinas has 74 complex patients hospitalized in the SUS adult emergency room
Hospital PUC-Campinas is experiencing overcrowding with 74 complex patients in the adult emergency room, far exceeding its capacity of 20 beds.
CHARTS ⟩ The number of self-referred patients has decreased, but this does not manage the overload in the ER
The number of self-referred patients to emergency services in Estonia has decreased, but there remains significant pressure on emergency departments due to minor health issues not properly directed to general practitioners.
Weeks or months for significant changes in the emergency department
The article discusses the expected timeline for major changes in Iceland's emergency department facilities.
Child needs medical care after ingesting solvent that was stored in a soda bottle, in Paraná
A two-year-old child in Sarandi, Paraná, required medical attention after accidentally consuming paint solvent stored in a soda bottle.
Finding Emergency Rooms for Severe Patients, the National Medical Center Situation Room Takes Charge... Still Lacks Fundamental Solutions
The South Korean government has launched a pilot project aimed at improving the transfer system for severe emergency patients to ensure they reach hospitals more efficiently, but critics argue that it is only a temporary fix without addressing underlying issues.