Kate hospital says any privacy breach would be investigated
It follows reports, first published by the Daily Mirror, that a staff member at the London Clinic attempted to access her private medical reports. Source link
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More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider
Dr Jonathan Lord, medical director at MSI, which is one of the UK’s main abortion providers, believes the “unprecedented” number of women now falling under investigation may be linked to the police’s increased awareness of the availability of the “pills by post” scheme – introduced in England and Wales during the Covid-19 lockdown. Scotland also … Read more
Kettering hospital baby death was investigated by major crime team
Police arrived at a distraught mother’s house the day after her daughter died at Kettering General Hospital. Source link
Weight-loss jabs investigated for suicide risk
Depression or thoughts of suicide is listed in the product-information leaflet, which advises users: “You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviours, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you.” Source link
Manchester baby death investigated over ‘possible manslaughter’
“Possible gross negligence manslaughter” is being investigated after a baby died, police say. Source link
Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia
Though no vaccine has been approved for Monkeypox in Europe, Spanish health authorities have reportedly purchased thousands of smallpox vaccines to deal with the outbreak, according to Spanish newspaper El País. Monkeypox is a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox. Source link
Hepatitis in children mystery still being investigated as cases rise
Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what’s behind the rise. Source link
Eleven cases of hepatitis in children investigated in central belt
Public Health Scotland is looking into eleven cases across four health boards in the central belt. Source link
Covid: Indian variant being investigated in UK
Some cases of the Indian variant have been found that are not linked to travel, a scientist says. Source link
Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths
By Andrew PickenBBC Scotland News image copyrightGetty Images A special Crown Office unit set up to probe Covid-linked deaths is investigating cases at 474 care homes in Scotland, the BBC can reveal. The unit was set up in May to gather information on the circumstances of all deaths in care homes. Prosecutors will eventually decide … Read more