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AUGUST 29, 2023

It appears these concerns were not taken seriously, that hospital management was fearful of reputational damage, and that those doctors raising concerns were seen to be acting inappropriately and possibly warranting a poor conduct referral to the General Medical Council. We were fortunate, though not all are.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

However, as the report explains, some experts are concerned that widespread genetic testing may also identify mutations whose impact is unclear, creating anxiety and leading to further testing and to treatment of questionable value—putting patients at higher risk of harm from medical errors needlessly.

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JUNE 28, 2023

He identified the integration of innovative medical technology and devices as crucial for effecting change. Both Women’s and Men’s Health Months encourage everyone to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions, particularly those related to diet, activity level, and mental health.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Organizations like Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières deserve a special “shout out” for their continued delivery of medical relief to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare, without regard to race, religion, or political affiliation.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Your doctor can check your blood pressure, weight, A1C and cholesterol blood levels, foot complications, and other warning signs of risk factors for prediabetes or the development of worsening related symptoms for those with an existing diabetes diagnosis. Get Routine Care to Stay Healthy : Regular checkups are paramount.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The doctors and hospital took no responsibility for what had happened. Full Bio GOVERNANCE BOARD Mike Durkin, OBE, MBBS, FRCA, FRCP, DSC, Chairman of PSMF , Senior advisor on Patient Safety Policy and Leadership, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London Steven J.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The APSF president, Daniel Cole, MD, chose to focus this year on “Emerging Medical Technologies—A Patient Safety Perspective on Wearables, Big Data and Remote Care.” It’s best to see your doctor right away if you experience any of these: New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit). Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Prior to donning a “long white coat” on graduation to junior doctor status, I and my fellow students took a version of the Hippocratic Oath, dating to 425 BCE, in which “I will abstain from all intentional wrong-doing and harm” was included.

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