Patient
Coverage of Patient in the Nexus archive.
- California plastic surgeon found dead in backyard pool — after botched operation killed patient
A California plastic surgeon was found dead in her backyard pool in Bakersfield after a botched operation resulted in a patient's death.
- Good Samaritan carer who took lonely patient home for family New Year's Day dinner sacked for 'act of kindness'
A Good Samaritan carer was fired for taking a lonely patient home to join their family for New Year's Day dinner, described as an 'act of kindness'. The incident highlights the conflict between compassionate actions and workplace policies.
- French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in patient who worked in Congo
The French health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in a patient returning from Congo, where 1,094 cases and 277 deaths have been reported. The patient is in stable condition, isolated in France, and contact tracing is underway. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no known vaccine or treatment.
- Potentially radioactive patient shuts down Chesterfield emergency room
A patient who was reportedly exposed to radiation caused a Chesterfield County emergency room to temporarily shut down Wednesday night.
- Opinion: The virtual end of the doctor’s office waiting room
The article discusses the traditional waiting room in doctor's offices as a cultural norm in medicine, highlighting the role of triage in determining patient wait times. It reflects on the author's experience in emergency medicine and the systemic expectation of waiting for care.
- Dental practice software maker fixes bug that exposed patients’ medical records
A dental practice software company fixed a security bug that exposed patients' medical records. The patient who discovered the issue reported difficulties in contacting the software company to address the problem.
- Moment doctor working as Lyft driver arrested in front of horrified passengers after patient died when wrong organ was removed
A doctor working as a Lyft driver was arrested after a patient died from the wrong organ being removed during a medical procedure. The incident occurred in front of horrified passengers who witnessed the arrest.
- I lost two stone on Mounjaro, but then developed agonising stomach pains. I sought urgent medical care and discovered a little-known side effect that could have killed me. Here's what you must do now to protect yourself
A patient lost two stone using Mounjaro but experienced severe stomach pains requiring urgent medical care, revealing a rare and potentially fatal side effect. The individual highlights the need for awareness and precautions when using the medication.
- 'I could feel hands rummaging in my abdomen and realised I was still being operated on. I tried to cry out, but couldn't': Why the nightmare of waking mid-procedure is more common than doctors ever tell you
A patient recounts experiencing wakefulness during surgery, describing physical sensations and inability to communicate, highlighting the underreported issue of anesthesia awareness. The article suggests this phenomenon occurs more frequently than disclosed by medical professionals.
- 'I could feel hands rummaging in my abdomen and realised I was still being operated on. I tried to cry out, but couldn't': Why the nightmare of waking mid-procedure is more common than doctors ever tell you
A patient described waking up during surgery, feeling hands in their abdomen and being unable to cry out, highlighting the underreported issue of anesthesia awareness. The article suggests this nightmare scenario is more common than doctors disclose.