This situation involving the Oregon hospital being hit with a $303M lawsuit after a nurse allegedly replaced fentanyl with tap water is truly horrifying. The fact that patients were receiving tap water instead of pain medication, leading to bacterial infections and even deaths, is beyond comprehension. As someone who has personally experienced a family member going through surgeries and being heavily reliant on pain medication, the thought of them not receiving the proper care is terrifying. It is devastating to imagine the pain and suffering these patients had to endure due to the actions of this nurse.
The nurse in question, Dani Marie Schofield, was arrested and charged with 44 counts of second-degree assault.… Continue reading
The recent news about a Florida surgeon mistakenly removing a patient’s liver instead of the spleen is nothing short of horrifying. The tragic incident resulted in the patient’s untimely death, leaving behind a grieving widow who is now facing the harsh reality of losing her loved one due to a medical error. As I reflect on this shocking turn of events, I can’t help but feel a mixture of anger, disbelief, and sadness at the sheer negligence and incompetence displayed by the surgeon in question.
The fact that the surgeon, Dr. Shaknovsky, proceeded to remove the patient’s liver instead of the spleen, and then proceeded to label the removed organ as a ‘spleen,’ is beyond comprehension.… Continue reading
It’s hard to wrap my head around the horrifying story of Jessie Peterson and her family’s unimaginable ordeal with Mercy San Juan medical center in Sacramento. The fact that a hospital could mistakenly tell a family that their loved one had checked out, only to later reveal that she had actually passed away in their care is beyond comprehension. The level of negligence, incompetence, and lack of basic humanity displayed by the hospital is truly shocking.
Reading about how Jessie’s body was sent to a storage facility, her death certificate delayed for a year, and the impossibility of conducting an autopsy due to the state of her remains is deeply disturbing.… Continue reading
The tragic story of Erica Russell, who lost her life after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift procedure performed by a Miami doctor who wasn’t allowed to operate, is a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in the cosmetic surgery industry. The fact that her doctor, John Sampson, punctured her liver, bladder, and intestines during the procedure is not only horrifying but also raises questions about the qualifications and ethics of those in the medical field.
Miami has gained notoriety for being a hub of shady BBL procedures, attracting people from far and wide to undergo these surgeries by unqualified doctors. The case of Erica Russell is just one heartbreaking example of the risks involved in pursuing cosmetic surgery in such environments.… Continue reading
When I read the headline of this article, my heart sank. The death of a baby is always a tragic event, but to learn that it was ruled a homicide after suffering a broken neck during delivery is just unimaginable. My deepest sympathies go out to this grieving family.
As an obstetrician, I know firsthand how difficult and stressful it is to manage a case of shoulder dystocia. I’ve witnessed the panic and urgency that arises when a baby’s shoulders and chest become stuck during delivery. It’s a life-threatening emergency for both the mother and the child. The need to act quickly and decisively is paramount.… Continue reading
I recently came across a news article that caught my attention: “Doctor who prescribed more than 500,000 opioid doses has conviction tossed.” As a fan of the TV show Doctor Who, I couldn’t help but make a connection between the fictional doctor and the real-life medical professional. However, the gravity of the situation quickly overshadowed my initial amusement.
The article states that this Virginia-based doctor prescribed an astounding 500,000 opioid doses in less than two years. At first glance, this number seems staggering, but it’s crucial to examine the details more closely. The doctor was convicted on 861 counts, with the jury instructed to determine if he acted “without a legitimate medical purpose or beyond the bounds of medical practice.”… Continue reading
Midwife fined $300,000 for falsifying the vaccine records of hundreds of school-aged children.
It’s truly astonishing and disheartening to see the lengths that some individuals will go to undermine public health and endanger the lives of others. The recent case of a midwife fined $300,000 for falsifying vaccine records of hundreds of school-aged children is a prime example of this alarming trend.
We must address the issue of vaccine hesitancy and the danger it poses to our communities. The comments surrounding this headline highlight the frustration and anger that many people feel towards anti-vaxxers who prioritize their own misguided beliefs over the wellbeing of others.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker