Calls for 'heads to roll' over damning Ombudsman's report into patient's death in hospital

Calls for ‘visit roll’ over damning Ombudsman’s report into client’s death in healthcare facility

Health chiefs have been slammed following another damning report into the situations surrounding the death of a client at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The guy, known just as Mr X, died in February 26 after waiting more than 12 hours to see a specialist. Despite the searing criticisms made by Nick Bennett, The general public Services Ombudsman for Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr bosses say they won’t refer any medical staff to the General Medical Council over the “severe failings” which led to death of the man who suffered from chronic renal failure. The health board has however stated that its physicians have “shown completely” on the event. The Ombudsman ordered officials to pay £& pound; 20,000 to Mr X’s wife and made a series of recommendations to make sure enhancements to renal clients’ care. Ll …
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Popular restorative doctor, 80, appears in court accused of historical sexual attacks on male clients as young as 14 while working at Chelsea and Westminster Health center An 80-year-old professor of therapies has appeared in court accused of historic sexual attacks on patients, including a 14-year-old boy. Dr Ariel Lant, 80, is alleged to have molested 3 guys, all aged 28, and the teenager while they were being treated at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital between 1978 and 1994. Dr Lant, who has since retired and lives in between Italy and the UK, is charged with five counts of indecent attack on the males and one rely on the boy. He denies the charges. When he wased initially told of the claims he declared ‘he couldn’t even remember who they [the plaintiffs] were’. Throughout the quick hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Dr Lant was told not to contact the General Medical Council, who are stated to have cannot release essential documents during …
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“> See all stories on this subject Longmont council hears medical pot statement, reassesses home-grow guidelines Even though cannabis house grows weren’t on the Longmont City Council’s agenda Tuesday night, members of the general public came out and forced a conversation. On Sept. 6, the council considered draft policies proposed by city staff since personnel stated the city was getting complaints about home-grow smells and other problems. Council generally authorized of limiting the quantity of marijuana plants per house to six. The home-grow ordinance was because of return before the council on first reading on Sept. 27, but after speaking with medical marijuana users in Longmont, the council gave a basic direction to make some changes and get some more feedback before the regulation returns. Currently, Longmont citizens are governed by state law, which allows Coloradans to mature to six plants per resident over 21 in their homes for individual usage. Personal cannabis usage and cultivation is still unlawful under federal law. But under Colorado law, plants need to be kept in an enclosed, locked location that can’t be viewed openly. Municipalities can pass stricter laws connected to home grows if they select. Under the proposed draft regulation, Longmont code inspectors might get in a house where the owner had a home grow with either the house owner’s consent or with a warrant. But, an inspector could likewise get in a home “in the case of an emergency involving impending risk to public health, security, or well-being” without a warrant or approval from the homeowner. Of the 14 individuals who talked to the council throughout the general public invited to be heard, 12 pointed out the draft home-grow policies. Eleven of the speakers prompted the council to either modify the regulations or not approve them at all, while one mentioned the dangers of marijuana use. Harrison Palmer told the council he is a certified lawyer in Georgia and resides in Longmont. He stated the entry problem was a particular concern to him. “How can a plant present impending danger —– the keyword looming?” Palmer stated. “To ask lay people to stand up for their rights is neither tenable or proper in a democracy … This is not North Korea, nor is it Soviet Russia, nor is it Nazi Germany. This is America, where our rights were bestowed upon us by our predecessors.” Don Mcphail told the council that he a disable veteran who takes nine different medications for different issues and utilizes cannabidiol oil. “I’m not a leisure partaker; never ever have been. It simply wasn’t my thing,” Mcphail stated. “I’ve discovered oils help me with plantar fasciitis, neuropathy, arthritis and a ton of things. The list is this long. So the limit of 6 plants for me to go to somebody, a caretaker can’t produce sufficient for me.” Mcphail said he’s on disability and constantly going to dispensaries is cost excessive. “From a veteran, I’m asking you people to do what’s right for me and all other veterans,” Mcphail said. William Gretz echoed Mcphail’s comments, stating he is on special needs and takes in edible marijuana early morning and night to deal with medical problems. “The plant count you have actually proposed is ludicrously low for individuals with serious problems,” Gretz stated. “It requires a lot of plants. You’re not being practical. I’m on a restricted income. It’s fixed. Please do not confuse the business market with the medical market. That is unconscionable.” Georgetta Johnston, who regularly has spoken with the council about her and her husband’s affordable-housing issues, added to her comments Tuesday that she has seen the individual damage that cannabis use has done in her family and cautioned versus it. At the end of the meeting, council members offered their basic ideas on the proposed ordinance. Councilman Brian Bagley, who wasn’t at the Sept. 6 meeting, stated he was concerned about the entry without a warrant part too and would like a lot more details. “How many plants are needed for someone who requires medical-marijuana usage?” Bagley asked. “I have actually smelled a pot grow —– a huge one, but I’ve never ever smelled 6 plants. Is there a way to determine to odor rather of plant number?” Councilwoman Polly Christensen said she would like city staff to talk with people with chronic conditions to see what quantity is necessary. “Part of this is to create less problems and for higher security,” Christensen said. “But I believe we’re stuck in the weeds a little bit.” Karen Antonacci: 303-684-5226, [email protected] or twitter.com/ktonacci
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“> See all stories on this subject Fetal scan discovered’ possible pregnancy’, Medical Council questions told A Medical Council query into claims that a consultant obstetrician at South Tipperary General Health center wrongly diagnosed a pregnancy as ectopic has heard a fetal scan discovered a possible pregnancy in the womb. Day 3 of the questions heard a written declaration from Dr Siobhan Corcoran, who was an expert registrar at Cork University Health center, on 26 January 2013. She said she did a fetal scan on client Laura Esmonde and discovered a possible pregnancy in the womb, of about 3 to 4 weeks pregnancy. Dr Corcoran also saw a mass on Ms Esmonde’s right-hand side. She stated that in the referral letter from South Tipperary General, personnel there felt that it was an ectopic pregnancy. The notes showed that at South Tipperary, the drug Methotrexate had actually been admini …
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