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Hospital records of patient with hepatitis ‘lost or destroyed’, inquiry hears

By Tom Eden, Reporter10th July 2019News Scotland

“Lost or destroyed” hospital records of a patient believed to have been infected with hepatitis C during an operation prevented him from receiving compensation, an inquiry has heard. A groin

Doctor sacked after saying he would not refer to ‘any 6ft bearded man’ as ‘madam’

By Matthew Cooper, Reporter10th July 2019News England

A Christian doctor who refused to call transgender women “she” was sacked after saying he would not refer to “any 6ft tall bearded man” as “madam”, a tribunal has heard.

NHS worker retention scheme to be rolled out to all trusts and general practice

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent10th July 2019News England

A scheme aimed at stopping doctors and nurses leaving the NHS will be rolled out to all trusts and general practice staff, NHS England said. Analysis of the National Retention

DWP doctor claims christian convictions over transgender claimants cost him his job

By Matthew Cooper, Reporter9th July 2019News England

A doctor has said his Christian convictions cost him his job as a disability assessor after he refused to address transgender claimants using pronouns relating to their chosen sex. Speaking

No verdict reached on care worker accused of placing bag over patient’s head

By Eleanor Barlow, Reporter8th July 2019News England

A jury has been discharged in the trial of a care assistant accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of an elderly hospital patient. Santosh Bhatta (pictured), 32,

NHS waiting lists soaring ‘due to pension rules which mean doctors cannot work’

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor8th July 2019News England

NHS waiting lists are soaring because senior doctors are refusing to take on extra work in order to protect their pensions, health leaders have warned. NHS Providers said it was

Police called after hospital staff given cannabis cake as ‘thank you’ gift

By Eleanor Barlow, Reporter5th July 2019News England

A hospital visitor inadvertently gave staff a cake laced with cannabis as a thank you for their care, a health trust has said. The gift was taken into Warrington Hospital

Care worker tells court plastic bag was used to divert attention of patient

By Eleanor Barlow, Reporter4th July 2019News England

A care worker accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of an elderly patient has told a court he held it in front of her face in a

Hospitals face £6 billion repair bill and growing backlog of maintenance issues

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor4th July 2019News England

NHS hospitals are in such a poor state of repair that many have suffered collapsed ceilings, sewage leaking on to wards, and broken heating and lifts, an investigation has found.

Judge approves blood transfusion for gravely ill baby son of Jehovah’s witness

By Brian Farmer, Reporter3rd July 2019News Wales

A High Court judge has ruled that a sick baby whose mother is a Jehovah’s Witness should have a blood transfusion. Mr Justice MacDonald concluded that a transfusion was in

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Hospital records of patient with hepatitis ‘lost or destroyed’, inquiry hears

Doctor sacked after saying he would not refer to ‘any 6ft bearded man’ as ‘madam’

NHS worker retention scheme to be rolled out to all trusts and general practice

DWP doctor claims christian convictions over transgender claimants cost him his job

No verdict reached on care worker accused of placing bag over patient’s head

NHS waiting lists soaring ‘due to pension rules which mean doctors cannot work’

Police called after hospital staff given cannabis cake as ‘thank you’ gift

Care worker tells court plastic bag was used to divert attention of patient

Hospitals face £6 billion repair bill and growing backlog of maintenance issues

Judge approves blood transfusion for gravely ill baby son of Jehovah’s witness

Abortion case prompts calls for legal reform after woman’s four-year ordeal

Infected blood victims will die before they get compensation, minister accepts

Doctors warn of ‘threat to patient safety’ over elderly people stuck in A&E

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Tag: Hospitals

Hospital records of patient with hepatitis ‘lost or destroyed’, inquiry hears

Doctor sacked after saying he would not refer to ‘any 6ft bearded man’ as ‘madam’

NHS worker retention scheme to be rolled out to all trusts and general practice

DWP doctor claims christian convictions over transgender claimants cost him his job

No verdict reached on care worker accused of placing bag over patient’s head

NHS waiting lists soaring ‘due to pension rules which mean doctors cannot work’

Police called after hospital staff given cannabis cake as ‘thank you’ gift

Care worker tells court plastic bag was used to divert attention of patient

Hospitals face £6 billion repair bill and growing backlog of maintenance issues

Judge approves blood transfusion for gravely ill baby son of Jehovah’s witness