18-year-old patient charged with stabbing central NY nurse while high on psychedelic mushroomsOctober 14th, 2009 Police: Patient high on mushrooms stabs NY nurseCORTLAND, N.Y. — Authorities say an 18-year-old patient high on psychedelic mushrooms stabbed a nurse in the chest with a pocket knife during an examination at a central New York hospital.
World's first patient implanted with smallest rechargeable neurostimulator completes one yearSeptember 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's first patient to have been implanted with the smallest ever neurostimulator for chronic pain is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his procedure today. One year ago, former U.S.
Doctor says he 'got rid of' patient after Katrina, but La. AG won't reopen euthanasia caseAugust 28th, 2009 Doc: I 'got rid of' patient after KatrinaNEW ORLEANS — Louisiana's top prosecutor says he will not reopen a probe into allegations of euthanasia at a hospital crippled by Hurricane Katrina. That's despite new statements from a Memorial Medical Center doctor who says he drugged a terminal patient to "get rid of her faster."
The hospital had no power and was isolated by floodwater for days after the 2005 storm.
Pa. psychiatric aide pleads guilty to giving 4 nails to patient, getting her to swallow themAugust 28th, 2009 Pa. psych aide admits giving patient nails to eatALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania mental hospital worker has admitted giving four nails to a patient and getting her to swallow them.
Report: 2 workers at Minn. rest home where wounded chaplain fell, later died were neglectfulAugust 26th, 2009 Report critical of Minn. home where chaplain fellMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials have found nursing home residents were neglectful in what appears to be an investigation into the death of a priest who was wounded in Iraq.
Colorado nursing home aide accused of using pillow to silence patientAugust 25th, 2009 Colo nursing home aide accused of muffling patientGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — An aide at a Grand Junction nursing home has been arrested on charges of using a pillow to silence a screaming patient.
AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death a homicide; tests reveal propofol, 2 other sedativesAugust 24th, 2009 AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death homicideLOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide. The finding makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.
Fla. patient accused of biting off doctor's fingertip after being denied prescriptionAugust 13th, 2009 Patient accused of biting off doctor's fingertipCAPE CORAL, Fla. — Authorities said a patient at a Cape Coral doctor's office bit part of the doctor's finger off after being denied a prescription.
Obama says health overhaul would not set up "death panels" to rule on care for seniorsAugust 11th, 2009 Obama delivers a fact-check on "death panels"PORTSMOUTH, N.H — President Barack Obama is seeking to put to rest claims that the health care overhaul he seeks would set up "death panels" to rule on life-sustaining care for ailing seniors. It would not, and Obama stressed the point during a town hall meeting Tuesday in Portsmouth, N.H.
Obama says health facility he visits tomorrow focuses on patient careJuly 23rd, 2009 Obama to visit 'role model' clinic in ClevelandWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his trip Thursday to the Cleveland Clinic is aimed at highlighting a system that works well. He says the facility has a system where "patient care is the No.
Okla. paramedic involved in scuffle with state trooper wants trooper's gun, badge takenJune 16th, 2009 Okla. paramedic wants trooper's gun and badgeOKLAHOMA CITY — The paramedic who scuffled with an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper while a patient waited inside the ambulance says the trooper should lose his badge. Maurice White Jr.
Swine flu fatality in the UK; appears to be 1st reported outside the AmericasJune 14th, 2009 UK reports its first swine flu deathLONDON — A person with underlying health conditions died of swine flu in Scotland on Sunday — the first reported death from the illness outside the Americas, health officials said. Britain has been harder hit by the virus — known as H1N1— than elsewhere in Europe.
Minn. psychologist accused of billing shopping trips as therapy agrees to surrender her licenseJune 11th, 2009 Alleged 'shopping' therapist surrenders licenseGOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — A psychologist has surrendered her license to practice after she was accused of taking a patient shopping and traveling, then billing the activities as therapy.
Costa Rica's health minister confirms swine flu death _ the first in Central AmericaMay 9th, 2009 Costa Rica confirms its 1st swine flu deathSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica's health minister confirmed the death of a 53-year-old patient with swine flu on Saturday, the first death from the pandemic outside of a North American nation. The man, who also had diabetes and chronic lung disease, was one of eight swine flu cases in the Central American country that have been confirmed by the U.S.
Costa Rica's health minister confirms swine flu death _ the first in Central AmericaMay 9th, 2009 Costa Rica confirms 1st swine flu deathSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica's health minister confirmed the death of a 53-year-old patient with swine flu on Saturday, the first death from the epidemic outside of a North American nation. The man, who also had diabetes and chronic lung disease, was one of eight swine flu cases in the Central American country that have been confirmed by the U.S.
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