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healthcare2 years ago

"Study Reveals Alarming Rate of Medical Errors Leading to Hospital Deaths in the US"

A study published in JAMA found that nearly one in five US hospital deaths are caused by misdiagnoses, with over 23 percent of patients in intensive care units being misdiagnosed or experiencing delayed diagnoses. Misdiagnoses contribute to the deaths or serious harm of nearly 18 percent of affected patients, with conditions such as infections, heart issues, and cancer being commonly misdiagnosed. Women and racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by misdiagnoses, and these errors are the most common reason for malpractice lawsuits against doctors in the US. Misdiagnosis may also contribute to the high maternal mortality rate among vulnerable groups.

via Daily Mail|
#healthcare#hospital-deaths#malpractice
health2 years ago

CDC Takes Action to Combat Deadly Sepsis in US Hospitals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements to address the growing threat of sepsis, a life-threatening infection that causes one in three hospital deaths in the US. The program aims to prevent sepsis and sepsis deaths by providing hospitals with teams and resources, including educational materials, treatment leaders, and outcome tracking. Sepsis, often referred to as a "silent killer," occurs when the body's extreme reaction to an infection causes inflammation throughout the body, leading to organ failure. Recognizing the symptoms of sepsis, seeking immediate help, and receiving appropriate treatment are crucial in saving lives. Sepsis impacts 1.7 million Americans annually and kills 350,000, with certain groups being more susceptible.

via Daily Mail|
#cdc#health#healthcare
crime2 years ago

"Justice Served: Fate of Former Missouri Respiratory Therapist Who Killed Two Hospital Patients Revealed"

Former Missouri respiratory therapist Jennifer Hall has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the 2002 poisoning deaths of two patients. Hall, who wore an "I don't f---ing care" hoodie in her booking photo, pleaded guilty to reduced involuntary manslaughter charges as part of a plea deal. The victims had insulin and a muscle relaxant in their systems, which hadn't been prescribed by a doctor. Hall was also found guilty of attempted assault for putting the same concoction in the breathing treatment apparatus of another patient. She may be responsible for more suspicious deaths during her time at the hospital.

via Fox News|
#crime#hospital-deaths#jennifer-hall
crime2 years ago

Respiratory therapist admits to causing fatal harm to patients in Missouri.

A former respiratory therapist, Jennifer Hall, has pleaded guilty to reduced first-degree involuntary manslaughter counts in the deaths of two patients at a Missouri hospital in 2002. The deaths were among nine patients who died in "medically suspicious" events while Hall was working at the hospital. Hall had access to deadly pharmaceuticals and notified staff of every patient's cardiac emergency. Families of patients who died during Hall's employment later sued the hospital for medical malpractice.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|
#crime#hospital-deaths#involuntary-manslaughter
crime2 years ago

Respiratory Therapist Admits Responsibility for 2 Patient Deaths

A former respiratory therapist, Jennifer Hall, has pleaded guilty to reduced first-degree involuntary manslaughter counts in the deaths of two patients at a Missouri hospital two decades ago. The deaths of 75-year-old Fern Franco and 37-year-old David Wesley Harper were among nine patients who died at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe over several months in 2002 in what charging documents describe as “medically suspicious” events. Hall was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

via ABC News|
#crime#hospital-deaths#involuntary-manslaughter