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An Ontario court has ruled that an internist’s delayed actions and poor record-keeping during an acute asthma case caused a patient’s brain injury, breaching the standard of care.

January 31, 2025 from Brownstone Institute  Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of patient care, but increasingly, they are also at the center of a hidden crisis. Women—who make up 80-90% of the global healthcare workforce—are facing unprecedented levels of...

December 12, 2024 from Second Street  For five years, SecondStreet.org has investigated the grim reality of patients dying before they receive necessary healthcare in Canada. By filing Freedom of Information requests with government health bodies, they have uncovered...

Research shows that over 57,000 patients died in the UK in 2023 after waiting more than 12 hours in A&E—four times higher than previous estimates. Healthcare leaders warn that these deaths were preventable and urge the government to make emergency care a priority

Canada’s healthcare system is struggling with record-high wait times, leaving millions without timely care. With nearly half of Canadians avoiding the system altogether, could a policy like the EU’s Cross Border Directive provide relief?

Manitoba’s Health Minister and Indigenous leaders are calling for a full investigation after a Winnipeg hospital amputated the wrong leg of a First Nations man. The error has raised concerns about accountability and potential racial bias in healthcare.

Canada’s healthcare crisis continues as over 3.2 million people wait for essential medical care. Despite record government spending, wait times remain high, forcing some patients to seek alternatives—or even consider euthanasia.

A lawsuit alleges Pfizer failed to warn about Depo-Provera’s link to brain tumors, despite safer alternatives. Learn about the claims and implications for women’s health.

August 19, 2024 from Aaron Kheriaty via Substack  The medical field is facing a crisis of trust. According to Pew Research, public confidence in medical scientists dropped from 40% in 2020 to 29% in 2022. A survey by the American Board of Internal Medicine similarly...

September 11, 2024 from Aaron Kheriaty via Substack  Modern medicine, once a beacon of healing and innovation, is at a crossroads. As it expands in scope and influence, the unintended consequences of its growth threaten the very health it aims to protect. Whether...

September 11, 2024 from The Guardian   A recent inquiry into NHS England has uncovered a troubling trend: long delays in accessing hospital, GP, and mental health services are causing thousands of unnecessary deaths each year. This detailed analysis, led by Lord Ara...

June 25, 2024 from Medscape  Laser hair removal continues to be the most litigated energy-based procedure, according to a recent cross-sectional study examining malpractice and medical liability claims. Conducted by Dr. Scott Stratman and colleagues, the study...