Woman must have chemotherapy despite wanting to die, judge rules – The Independent
‘A woman with a brain tumour should have chemotherapy despite “wanting to die”, a judge has decided.’
The Independent, 17th July 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Category: medical treatment
Anti-vaxxer paid compensation by Cardiff University after being kicked off their course for their beliefs – Daily Telegraph
‘An anti-vaxxer was paid compensation by Cardiff University after being kicked off their course for their beliefs.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Lifeline’ community treatment pilots to steer offenders away from crime – Ministry of Justice
‘Vulnerable offenders will be offered targeted treatment under new plans designed to boost rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th June 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Contaminated blood: What caused the NHS scandal? – BBC News
‘The infection of up to 30,000 people with contaminated blood has been called the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history. Thousands have died.’
BBC News, 14th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Contaminated blood inquiry: Victim’s ‘life of fear and anger’ – BBC News
‘A man who was infected by contaminated blood has told a public inquiry of a life of fear, paranoia and anger.’
BBC News, 21st May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for helping American friend dump father in UK car park so he could get free treatment on NHS – The Independent
‘A “fantasist” who claimed to be in the elite military unit has been jailed for two and a half years for his part in a plot to abandon a dementia-suffering Californian pensioner in rural England.’
The Independent, 30th April 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Facebook and Instagram could be hit by new laws if they do not do enough to stamp out anti-vaccine messages – Daily Telegraph
‘Social media firms could be hit with new laws to stop them allowing the spread of anti-vaxxers’ myths online, the Health Secretary has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Advertising watchdog rules fake autism ‘cure’ adverts must stop – BBC News
‘Advertising watchdog the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered 150 homeopaths operating in the UK to stop claiming they can cure autism.’
BBC News, 22nd March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Care Quality Commission issues first ‘duty of candour’ breach fine – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued its first fine to an NHS trust for failing to comply with its ‘duty of candour’, which requires healthcare providers to be open and honest with patients or their families if there is an incident in which they suffer harm.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th February 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
Cover-up fears as hundreds of contaminated blood files ‘vanish’ before inquiry can see them – The Independent
‘Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have raised fears of a cover-up after it emerged hundreds of “crucial” documents were removed by government officials and are now missing.’
The Independent, 11th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fears vulnerable being deprived of treatment as fines of £100 for ticking wrong box soar in NHS ‘hostile environment’ – The Independent
‘A government “hostile environment” for misclaimed free prescriptions and dental care is being scrutinised by auditors after it was claimed vulnerable patients are being fined £100 for ticking the wrong box on forms they struggle to read. The National Audit Office has announced it is “undertaking an investigation into penalty charge notices in healthcare”, including the numbers issued and whether they are overturned.
The Independent, 30th January 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Woman prosecuted for making more than 200 fake calls to 999 – The Independent
‘A woman has been fined for making 200 hoax 999 calls between Christmas and New Year.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
