Fake doctor who faked his own death goes to trial for the death of a patient in Sorocaba
Fernando Henrique Dardis, a fake doctor, is on trial for the murder of patient Helena Rodrigues, after having previously faked his own death to escape legal consequences.
Justice condemns doctor and clinic to compensate woman after error in identifying baby's sex
A court in Cubatão, Brazil, ordered a doctor and an imaging clinic to pay a woman R$ 16,400 for mistakenly identifying her baby's sex during an ultrasound.
The father of little Domenico: 'Heart in a picnic fridge, surgeons disappeared'
The father of Domenico, a child who suffered due to a medical mishap, laments the shocking treatment of a heart meant for his son, stored in outdated conditions.
Woman who had breast removed after incorrect cancer diagnosis is compensated R$ 40,000 in Acre
A woman who underwent a mastectomy due to a misdiagnosis of cancer is awarded R$ 40,000 in moral damages in Acre, Brazil.
It was supposed to be a routine procedure. A regular visit to the hospital ended in death
A routine shoulder surgery at a hospital in Radom, Poland, turned tragic when a 45-year-old man passed away due to complications arising from inadequate anesthesia administration.
The accused investigated for murder. Their cell phones have also been seized
Six medical professionals are under investigation for manslaughter following the death of a child after a heart transplant in Naples.
Italy: a two-year-old child has died due to a defective heart transplant
A two-year-old boy in Italy, Domenico, has died after receiving a faulty heart transplant, sparking outrage over possible medical malpractice.
Action against hospitals violating rules in UP... 178 licenses revoked, FIRs against 281, 533 sealed
The Uttar Pradesh government has revoked licenses of 178 hospitals for rule violations, sealed 533 hospitals, and filed FIRs against 281 others as part of a crackdown on non-compliance in the private healthcare sector.
Women subjected to intimate exams by fake doctor report lack of training and rudeness
Women in Brazil have come forward with complaints about a fake doctor who performed intimate exams, alleging poor treatment and unruly behavior.
Child with 'burnt' heart, hospital's opinion: 'No longer transplantable'
A two-year-old boy previously needing a heart transplant due to a medical error is now classified as non-transplantable by the hospital.
Family accuses hospital of negligence after baby's death during delivery in the interior of SP
A family accuses a public hospital in Sorocaba, SP, of negligence leading to the death of a baby during childbirth, citing delays in the decision to perform a cesarean section.
The chain of errors and the 'burnt' heart. Six health workers investigated between Bolzano and Naples
An investigation reveals multiple medical errors that led to the improper transplant of a heart for a two-year-old boy in Naples, resulting in the involvement of six healthcare workers.
Report indicates permanent aesthetic deformity in patient who underwent cosmetic procedure with dentist in Ribeirão Preto, SP
A forensic report has revealed severe injuries and permanent aesthetic deformity in a 63-year-old patient who underwent cosmetic procedures by a dentist in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
List: The Patient-Hazardous Clinics That Have Been Stopped
The article lists 16 clinics in Sweden that have been banned due to unsafe practices resulting in patient harm.
A Anesthesiologist is Sentenced for the Death of a 4-Year-Old Boy and Inhabilitated for Seven and a Half Years
An anesthesiologist in Argentina was found guilty of culpable homicide in the death of a four-year-old child during surgery and has received a suspended prison sentence and a lengthy professional inhabilitación.
Doctor sentenced to compensate patient who lost testicle after surgery error in MG
A doctor in Minas Gerais was ordered to pay compensation to a patient who lost a testicle due to a surgical error.
Breakthrough verdict in child transition / Court punishes doctors for negligence with two million dollars
A woman awarded $2 million in New York after undergoing a breast removal surgery at age 16 related to her gender identity transition.
The Exodus for Treatment Costs 127 Million. The False Promises About Breast Exams
Puglia's healthcare system is facing severe criticism due to numerous medical errors, prompting many residents to seek treatment outside the region at a high annual cost.
Surgical Infections as a Silent Epidemic
In Puglia, Italy, a rising number of hospital infections are leading to numerous patient deaths, which is prompting a surge in medical lawsuits, often fueled more by anger than a desire for financial compensation.
Former Chief Doctor of National Cancer Center Acquitted of Bribery Charges Related to Medical Devices
A former chief doctor at the National Cancer Center's East Hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court of bribery charges for receiving cash in exchange for using medical devices from a Tokyo manufacturer during surgery.
Colombian doctor to be tried in Brazil for the death of a patient after liposuction in an unlicensed clinic
Colombian doctor Heriberto Arias is set to face trial in Rio de Janeiro for the death of a 59-year-old patient following a liposuction procedure at an unlicensed clinic.
Woman Goes to Remove IUD but Ends Up with Amputated Legs: "Everything in My Body Started to Get Infected"
A woman from Querétaro faced bilateral leg amputation after a routine IUD removal led to a severe infection and multiple health crises, resulting in a later financial compensation of 88,000 pesos.
'Sequence of errors,' says delegate about the conduct of a doctor indicted for the death of a patient in MG
Delegate Franciele Drumond criticized the doctor's actions leading to the death of a patient during a mini liposuction procedure in Montes Claros, which was deemed a result of risky choices and errors.
The medical system pushed transgender surgery on kids — now it's facing legal justice
A young woman wins a landmark lawsuit against doctors for performing gender-affirming surgery on her as a minor, marking a significant legal challenge to transgender medical practices for children.
Fake doctor allegedly leaves Massachusetts woman with permanent scars after botched eyelid surgery
A Massachusetts woman suffered permanent scarring due to a botched eyelid surgery performed by an unlicensed individual posing as a doctor.
Fake Surgeon Faces Charges After Forcibly Performing Surgery on Victim, Leaving Permanent Scars and Trauma
A cosmetology procedure intended to enhance a young woman's appearance turned into a horror story in Massachusetts as a woman posing as a plastic surgeon faces serious charges, including unauthorized medical practice and kidnapping.
Request to expand expertise on AnÃbal Lotocki for the death of Silvina Luna: the four key points to analyze
A judge has ordered further investigations into the death of model Silvina Luna, implicating surgeon AnÃbal Lotocki, who is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence for fraud and serious injuries to multiple women.
Historic Ruling Against Doctors: 16-Year-Old Had Breasts Removed Because She Imagined She Was a Boy
A 22-year-old woman who identified as a boy in her teenage years was awarded $2 million in a landmark lawsuit against New York doctors who guided her towards undergoing a double mastectomy at the age of 16.
Former transgender clinic insider calls $2M gender surgery verdict 'tip of the iceberg'
Jamie Reed, a former caseworker, claims that a $2 million verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit is just the beginning of uncovering the issues related to the treatment of transgender minors.
Detransitioner touts $2-million landmark malpractice ruling as good start, but ‘not nearly enough’
Chloe Cole, a detransitioner, discusses the significance of a $2 million malpractice ruling in a case involving a woman who de-transitioned after receiving a double mastectomy at 16, asserting that the award is a good initial step but insufficient.
Woman amputated of all four limbs after an abortion: a doctor sentenced on appeal to six months in prison with a suspended sentence
A doctor was found guilty of involuntary bodily harm and received a six-month suspended prison sentence following a flawed medical intervention that led to a woman's amputation of all four limbs in 2011.
Guilty for the death of Dora after birth in Ilia: the anesthesiologist and nurse sentenced to two years for manslaughter
An anesthesiologist and a nurse were found guilty of manslaughter resulting in the death of Dora after childbirth in Ilia, receiving sentences of two years and one year respectively.
Newborn dies two days after birth, eight doctors and a midwife investigated
An investigation has been opened into the death of a newborn at the Policlinico of Bari, with nine individuals, including eight doctors and a midwife, under investigation for manslaughter.
Surgeon in Ohio dentist double murder allegedly used fake addresses to dodge lawsuits: 'He just disappeared'
Dr. Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon, is accused of evading multiple lawsuits related to medical malpractice and negligence prior to being charged with the double murder of an Ohio dentist and his wife.
Woman 'nearly died' after botched £15,000 boob job started leaking green fluid
A woman experienced severe complications and nearly died after undergoing a botched breast augmentation that resulted in leaking implants.
Surgeon in Britain harmed at least 32 children. They have uneven legs, damaged nerves...
A British surgeon is accused of harming up to one hundred children during a series of unsuccessful leg surgeries, leaving many with severe injuries and lifelong deformities.