20 h. ago Horrifying rise of 'car park care' as patients are treated in ambulances outside overflowing A&E departments

Corridor care has been pushed into the car park as A&E departments increasingly treat patients in ambulances outside hospitals, nurses have warned.

Science

23 h. ago NHS patients die in ambulances outside A&E as corridor care 'extends to car parks'

Nurses have issued a stark warning over the safety and care of patients and revealed the most dangerous place to be for an injured person trying to access help in the UK

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52 h. ago ‘Inverse vaccines’: the promise of a ‘holy grail’ treatment for autoimmune diseases

Some researchers say a new approach, which suppresses a particular part of the immune system rather than amplifying it, could be available in the next five yearsAutoimmune diseases affect as many as 800 million people around the world – around one in 10 of us. From multiple sclerosis and lupus to type one diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, these conditions all share a common trait: the body’s own immune system turns against itself.Current treatments aim to suppress that response, but dialing down the entire immune system comes at a steep cost: it leaves patients vulnerable to other illnesses and often requires daily, invasive care. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Annual blood test for cancer ‘could stop half of cases reaching advanced stage’

Experts said there were 49% fewer late-stage diagnoses and 21% fewer deaths within five years compared to usual patient care.

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6 d. ago NHS nurse suspended over fake baby claim by patient wins payout

Jessica Thorpe was placed on suspension for 29 months after the shocking allegation was made by a male patient in her care.

Economics

8 d. ago Women open up about having to travel to a different country for abortions and fork out £1,000s

Although women have a legal right to an abortion up to 24 weeks, certain hospitals do not offer these services up to the limit, with at least 88 patients having to cross the border to access care last year.

Economics

8 d. ago Care homes under threat as family visa crackdown blocks 100,000 workers

Exclusive: Government policy on migration which prevents care workers bringing children and spouses to the UK is stopping the flow of staff needed to care for NHS patients

Society

2 w. ago Air ambulance providing 'advanced critical care' flew patient to hospital after house fire

Seven people have been hospitalised after a fire in a residential property in Cardiff

Science

2 w. ago Major NHS update as doctors urged to use AI in hospital and GP appointments

Guidance published today will encourage medics to use AI transcription tools to record appointments, saving time spent writing up notes and drafting patients letters to focus on care

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3 w. ago Berlin palliative care doctor charged with murder of 15 patients

Authorities say suspect had a ‘lust’ for killing and used drugs to paralyse the respiratory muscles of victimsProsecutors have charged a Berlin palliative care doctor with the murder of 15 patients, alleging he acted out of a “lust” for killing.The 40-year-old suspect is accused of killing 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024 using a deadly cocktail of sedatives. German press reports identified the suspect as Johannes M, but prosecutors have not released a name. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Doctor charged with killing 15 patients accused of setting fires to cover up crimes

Investigators now say they have found evidence linking the doctor to the deaths of 15 people

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4 w. ago Doctor is charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients and trying to hide evidence by setting fire to their homes

The Berlin-based physician was first arrested in August last year on suspicion of killing four people. But as investigations progressed, the number of suspected victims continued to rise

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4 w. ago Doctor with 'lust for murder' charged over 15 patient deaths as more cases probed

Johannes M, 40, a doctor in Berlin has been accused of killing at least 15 patients while working in a palliative care team and police are investigating further cases

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4 w. ago Doctor with 'a lust for murder' is charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients

The Berlin-based physician was first arrested in August last year on suspicion of killing four people. But as investigations progressed, the number of suspected victims continued to rise

Science

4 w. ago Outpatient care ‘ineffective for both patients and staff’ – report

Leading doctors have set out a list of recommendations to improve care going forward.

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