patient deaths
Dr. Jayant Patel: Indian-Origin Surgeon Dismisses Fatal Medical Scandal That Earned Him "Doctor Death" Title
Nov 14, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Former surgeon Jayant Patel, once dubbed "Doctor Death" following multiple patient fatalities at Australia's Bundaberg Hospital, recently broke his silence after nearly two decades. When confronted by reporters, the 75-year-old Indian-origin doctor displayed remarkable detachment, claiming to have "completely forgot" about the scandal that resulted in manslaughter convictions that were later overturned. This article explores Patel's controversial medical history, legal battles, and current life in the United States.
German Palliative Care Nurse Sentenced to Life for Murdering 10 Patients to Reduce Workload
Nov 07, 2025 02:09 am CST
A German court has sentenced a palliative care nurse to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering 10 patients and attempting to kill 27 others between December 2023 and May 2024. The unnamed nurse administered lethal doses of morphine and midazolam to elderly patients during night shifts to reduce his workload, demonstrating a profound lack of empathy that led prosecutors to describe him as acting like a "master of life and death."
Jaipur Hospital Fire Death Toll Controversy: Families Claim 8 While Officials Report Only 6 Casualties
Oct 07, 2025 08:52 pm CST
A devastating fire at Jaipur's SMS Hospital has sparked controversy over the actual death toll, with official reports counting six casualties while families claim at least eight deaths. The tragedy highlights critical issues in emergency response and patient care during hospital disasters, as relatives of victims from the polytrauma ward describe their desperate efforts to save loved ones amid chaotic evacuation conditions and insufficient support.
Jaipur Hospital Fire Claims 6 Lives at SMS Hospital: Investigation Committee Formed
Oct 06, 2025 02:03 pm CST
A devastating fire at the trauma center of Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital resulted in six fatalities late Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, erupted in the Neuro ICU's storage area. While hospital staff managed to evacuate 14 patients from a separate ICU, those in critical condition couldn't be saved. The Rajasthan government has established a high-level committee to investigate the incident, examine safety measures, and prevent future tragedies.