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A nurse with 40 years of experience was struck off after mistreating a paralyzed patient at Prince Charles Hospital, including applying a burning liquid to his genitals and causing him physical and emotional harm. The Nursing and Midwifery Council upheld all allegations, condemning his intimidating and humiliating behavior, and emphasized the importance of patient safety and dignity.
A shocking video has emerged showing a Chinese doctor punching his 82-year-old patient in the face three times during eye surgery. The incident, which occurred in 2019, recently went viral on Chinese social media, sparking outrage. The hospital's parent group has suspended the surgeon and dismissed the CEO of the hospital, while authorities are investigating the incident. The hospital claims the patient's movement during surgery led to the doctor's aggressive behavior. The patient suffered bruises on her forehead, and her son reported that she is now blind in her left eye. The hospital has apologized and compensated the patient, but it remains unclear if her blindness is a result of the incident.
A registered nurse in Pennsylvania, Heather Pressdee, has been charged with administering lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to multiple patients, resulting in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuries to others. The alleged crimes occurred over the past three years at five different healthcare facilities. Pressdee faces charges including two counts of first-degree murder, 17 counts of attempted murder, and 19 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. Her nursing license has been suspended, and she is currently held without bail. The defense attorney is working to avoid a potential death penalty, and Pressdee has been cooperative with the government.