Hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas — especially if an exam will be done while the patient is unconscious, the federal government said Monday. New guidance from the
Kenyan doctors escalated a national strike, halting emergency services at public hospitals on Thursday. Thousands of doctors have been absent from hospitals for over a week due to grievances regarding poor pay and working conditions. The strike persists despite a court order
A bunny is making an impact on others just by being – well, himself. Alex is a 30-pound bunny who was rescued from a slaughterhouse in 2020 by Josh Row and Kei Kato, SWNS reported. The pair rescued the Flemish hare from
Hundreds of hospitals in rural areas of the U.S. are at risk of closure, according to new data from Chartis, a Chicago health care advisory services firm. A total of 141 rural hospitals have closed since 2010 — while another 453 are
Valentine’s Day is not just about romantic love. It’s a beautiful opportunity to spread joy and warmth to those who may need it the most. Read about thoughtful and creative ways to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and
NHS hospitals in two UK towns have declared a “critical incident” this afternoon as bosses have made an urgent please to patients. People attending Northampton General Hospital or Kettering General Hospital have been urged only to go there in life-threatening emergencies. Local
Some hospitals have reactivated mask mandates in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases and influenza respiratory infections, although the current increase is minimal compared to the spikes seen during the pandemic. (iStock) BACK TO MASKING – Some hospitals in New York
Face masks will become mandatory in hospitals and healthcare centers across Spain starting Wednesday due to a surge in respiratory illnesses. The new leftist minority coalition government is implementing the measure, despite opposition from the majority of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions. Spain’s
Amid the current rise in COVID-19 cases and influenza respiratory infections, New York City public hospitals are joining a growing number of health care facilities in states across the country to reinstitute mask mandates, according to multiple reports. The indoor mask requirement
Patients will be left stranded in hospital this Christmas due to junior doctor strikes, Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has warned. She said walkouts were “not the way” to secure a better pay rise as union bosses faced fresh fury over holding the