'Death' doctor faces extradition

A doctor charged over the death of a patient faces extradition to Britain after she was arrested in the US.

Doctor guilty of patient manslaughter
Friday 6 February 2009
An NHS doctor who injected an intensive care patient with adrenaline against the advice of three colleagues was today convicted of manslaughter.

Compare to Canada's "Standard!?‽".


Epinephrine also referred to as adrenaline

NHS is 'institutionally ageist'

"Many geriatricians think ageism is rife in NHS, poll suggests
Nearly half blame institutional ageism for poor treatment of older patients"

Aren't we fortunate that Canada is such a caring Country?
So respectful of its citizens whether they be young or old
or any age in between?

Warning issued on mixing blood-pressure drugs

"aging oldtool from Canada writes: Well isn't this a wonderful piece of Friday morning news to come across as I'm downing my combo of high blood pressure drugs knowing the chances of seeing my doctor are nil at least well into next week."

Common blood pressure drugs should not be combined,
doctors urge
(CBC)

Guideline alert for blood pressure patients
as treatment combo fails
Click here

Surgical checklist

"A simple safety check during major operations could prevent millions of people around the world from suffering surgical complications and save the lives of thousands of patients, according to a new study published today."

WHO surgical safety checklist
and implementation manual
click here

Why has the Medical "Profession" apparently been so determined not to adapt a time proven procedure that has been perfected by real "professionals" in another public service, AIRCREW, in the military and airline passenger and air freight industry. Maybe, it might be that an error in one profession, normally only harms the recipient of the service, while in the other, both the recipient and the service provider are at risk when errors occur?

Look at this previous observation!


The lessons pilots can teach surgeons
Debrief sessions, like those carried out by pilots, could reduce surgery errors
24 January 2009

Avoidable Harm?

CIHI releases HSMR trends for Canadian hospitals

Hospital standardized mortality ratio allows hospitals to track quality of care improvements over time

Another Canadian view!?

We are improving though?

First developed in the United Kingdom and used in several countries throughout the world,
the HSMR was adapted for use in Canada by CIHI.

Here's some UK news.

NHS warned to cut errors in hospitals and surgeries

Mistakes are made, but NHS is getting better

Brain Death Diagnosis

"Haleigh Poutre speaks

Her case revealed massive,
dangerous bureaucratic incompetence
and the fallibility of the medical establishment."?

The miracle of Haleigh Poutre

Editorial:
Haleigh Poutre, ‘Persistent Vegetative States’ and Compassion

Stepfather to serve 12 to 15 years in Haleigh Poutre case
December 18, 2008

December 30, 2008

Best Medical/Health Issues Blog

BOO HOO

No Award This Year

Chief medical officer condemns organ donor decision

"The government's chief medical officer last night lashed out at the decision to ditch planned reforms for organ donations, warning that dying patients had been left on a 'knife-edge of despair'."

The benefits of 'opting out' are overstated

Is "TRUST" or the lack of trust in the current policy system of "self regulation" significant?

Perception

Shipman?

Powell?
and
Truth?

Alder Hey?

Legally dead?
Actually dead?
Medically dead?

The Goudge Inquiry?

Commission of Inquiry on Hormone Receptor Testing?

Miramichi Regional Health?

Hospital to bury unclaimed organs

Hannah's choice

"Hannah Jones has refused the heart transplant that could save her life.
But is a 13-year-old too young to make that decision?

Or is she the only person who can?"

"........., a former nurse who had worked in intensive care, and Hannah's father, Andrew, an auditor, are furious that the doctors appeared to assume that not only were they not acting in their daughter's best interests, but that Hannah was incapable of making a life-or-death decision."

'We told her we loved her.
She said, "Thank you for everything"'

Hannah's Choice: Saying No to a New Heart


Transplant for heart refusal girl
29 July 2009

Emergency-room nightmares

Emergency-room nightmares spur calls for action

A homeless man and double amputee,
died after sitting 34 hours in a Winnipeg emergency room