For Years They Falsified Patient Data. Without Anyone Noticing. A Primitive Tool Was Enough
A former chief doctor alleges that hundreds of patients unnecessarily received defibrillators due to falsified medical records at the Olomouc University Hospital, with the case currently under police investigation.
Chatbots Now Targeting Our Medical Records
Microsoft is upgrading its artificial intelligence assistant to track user health by allowing access to sensitive medical records, raising both potential benefits and risks.
Ontario taking first steps to create integrated digital system for medical records
The Ontario government is initiating the development of a comprehensive electronic system for managing medical records, aiming to connect residents with primary care by 2029.
The doctors' falsehood about the burnt heart. "They altered the clinical record"
Investigations into the heart transplant of a child named Domenico reveal potential professional misconduct by surgeons in Naples who allegedly altered medical records.
Seoul National University Hospital, medical records of over 16,000 patients leaked due to 'email misdelivery'
A significant data breach occurred at Seoul National University Hospital, where medical records of over 16,000 patients were inadvertently sent to an external recipient due to an email misdelivery.
Enormous problems following the regions' new journal system
Nine regions in Sweden have implemented a new record-keeping system that has caused significant issues within healthcare.
Little Domenico, changes to the medical record: two doctors investigated for forgery
Two doctors are being investigated for falsifying medical records related to the case of Domenico Caliendo, a child who died following a heart transplant in Italy.
Domenico, Oppido and cardio-surgeon investigated for falsehood in medical records. Interdiction requested
Two doctors from the Monaldi hospital in Naples are under investigation for falsifying medical records concerning a child's surgery, with an interdiction measure requested against them.
Popular Pharmacy: Ministry identifies more than 400 records with atypical prescriptions and suspends 94 pharmacies
The Brazilian Ministry of Health suspended 94 pharmacies after identifying over 400 medical records with an unusually high volume of prescriptions in the Popular Pharmacy Program, with some professionals issuing more than 3,500 prescriptions in six months.
The defibrillator case: Most patients in the clinical study had their medical records falsified
A recent investigation revealed that a significant number of patients involved in a clinical study regarding defibrillators had their medical records tampered with, raising concerns about the integrity of the study.
Passing of the amendment allowing the Human Rights Commission to access medical records following the refusal of inquiry at Bangudae Hospital
The South Korean National Human Rights Commission's amendment allowing access to medical records for investigations has passed in the National Assembly following a refusal by Bangudae Hospital to comply with a previous inquiry.
Confidential health records from UK BioBank project exposed online
A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.
Pancreatitis cases in the Campinas region more than triple and hit a record in 2025
Medical treatments for pancreatitis in the Campinas region of Brazil have significantly increased, surpassing previous records in 2025.
What you must have in paper at home (and not only on your mobile and computer)
The article emphasizes the importance of keeping key information in paper format at home, in addition to digital records, to ensure access during emergencies.
Elderly people die in ambulances, eight medical records under scrutiny. The investigation expands
An investigation has expanded to include eight medical records of elderly individuals who died under suspicious circumstances during or shortly after ambulance transport in Forli, Italy.
Britain records first birth from a deceased donor uterus
A woman in the UK has given birth to a healthy baby boy following a revolutionary uterus transplant from a deceased donor, marking a significant medical milestone.
In the black box and in the records, the truth about the tram derailment massacre in Milan
An investigation is underway into a tram derailment in Milan that was potentially related to the driver's injury and subsequent medical incident.
Hackers stole medical data and information of 15 million citizens in France
The French Ministry of Health announced that hackers breached administrative records and medical notes of over 15 million individuals.
Gavin Newsom's spokesperson tells reporter 'f--- off' when asked for records of his dyslexia diagnosis
A spokesperson for California Governor Gavin Newsom reacted angrily to a reporter's request for medical records related to his dyslexia diagnosis.
From Domenico's family more accusations against the hospital. 'Incomplete medical records'
After the death of a young boy named Domenico, his family alleges that the hospital failed to provide complete medical records and accuses the institution of neglect.
'What are they hiding?': Okanagan mom denied son’s medical records after his suicide
Angelina Stamper seeks answers about her son Sheldon's mental health treatment following his suicide, highlighting struggles with accessing his medical records.
Cosmic was supposed to simplify – but is a major time thief for hospitals
The implementation of the electronic medical records system Cosmic has faced significant criticism from healthcare staff in Sweden for its complexity and inefficiency since its rollout over a year ago.
Expert warns of security risks in medical records system
An expert raises concerns over security risks in Sweden's medical record system, which is managed by a company linked to undemocratic regimes in the Arabian Peninsula.
After tragedy, Lapu Lapu victims were victims of ‘snooping’ at hospitals: report
A report reveals that health-care workers accessed medical records of Lapu Lapu tragedy victims without authorization, leading to a significant breach of privacy.
Texas doctor indicted on charges he falsified records to block patients’ liver transplants
A Houston doctor has been indicted for falsifying medical records to deny liver transplants to five patients, some of whom later died, according to federal prosecutors.
Elton John accuses UK tabloid publisher of disgusting privacy violations
During his testimony against 'Associated Newspapers' which publishes the 'Daily Mail' and 'The Mail on Sunday', Elton John claimed they unlawfully accessed his and his family's medical records.
Epstein complained of low libido and lack of sleep. It was revealed that he also had a sexually transmitted disease
Jeffrey Epstein's released medical records disclose that he had extremely low testosterone levels, received treatment for multiple sexually transmitted infections, and expressed concerns about his low libido and poor sleep.
Abia to roll out e-health project, unveils vaccination
The Abia State Government is launching an E-Health project to digitize medical records and promote telehealth services.
Online issuance of medical records now available for closed traditional Korean medicine hospitals
Starting this month, medical records from closed traditional Korean medicine hospitals will be accessible online, with parents being able to obtain records for children under 19 from March.
Region starts with AI journals - despite warnings
The Gävleborg Region becomes the first in public healthcare to allow AI to summarize medical records, despite significant risks identified by its own investigation.
OpenAI Enters Healthcare: ChatGPT's New Function and the Concerns
OpenAI has launched a new feature of ChatGPT in the United States that allows the chatbot to analyze medical records and wellness data to provide personalized advice, raising privacy concerns among activists.
New Zealand: Hundreds of thousands of medical records stolen, $60,000 ransom pending
Cybercriminals claim to have hacked medical records of over 100,000 New Zealanders through an online health platform and have postponed the ransom payment, seeking to build a 'good reputation'.