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Fourth Tewksbury State Hospital Assault in Three Weeks Fuels Scrutiny of Security Rules

The case heightens pressure on Massachusetts to revisit a new security policy removing defensive tools from hospital guards.

Florida Surgeon Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Wrong-Organ Death

Family Sues Bridgeport Hospital Over Tele-ICU Care in 26-Year-Old’s Death

Paris Court Acquits AP-HP in 2018 Lariboisière ER Death, Finding Negligence Without Criminal Causation

Patient Dies During ICU Transfer After Generator Fire at São Paulo Cancer Institute

Medical Council Finds 13 Failings Proven Against UHL Surgeon in Teen’s Death

Moscow Investigators Charge Practitioner After Patient Dies Following Clinic Procedures

Madrid Court Awards €483,000 Over Dénia Hospital Negligence That Led to Leg Amputation

Plastic Surgeon Jailed Over Alleged Sexual Assault on Sedated Patient in Murcia Operating Room

Two Doctors Detained After Patient Dies During Dental Implant at Belgrano Clinic

Cologne ICU Patient Dies After Alleged Ventilator Tampering by Roommate

Radiographers Warn High‑Street Baby Scan Clinics Put Mothers and Babies at Risk

Bareilly Hospital Under Investigation After Gauze Left in Patient

Wuppertal Dentist Sentenced to Two Years for Forced Treatment

Medicine Shortages Become ‘Distressing New Normal’ for England’s Pharmacies

Qilin Ransomware Breach of Synnovis Confirmed to Have Contributed to Patient’s Death

Unlicensed Rome Clinic Under Manslaughter Probe After Liposuction Death

Augsburg Doctor Sentenced to Probation for Fatal Gastric Balloon Mishap

Augsburg Doctor Faces Trial Over Two Patient Deaths During Outpatient Procedures

Veteran Anesthesiologist Faces Trial Over Patient's Death in Berlin