Medical negligence

Australia doctors, pharmacists warn of ‘excessive’ medical cannabis prescriptions

Those working in emergency departments were calling for more resources to deal with growing numbers of patients.

Trial of doctor accused of poisoning 30 patients begins in France

French former anaesthetist Frederic Pechier (L) reacts next to his lawyer Randall Schwerdorffer (R) during a break on the opening day of his trial, at Besancon's courthouse, in Besancon, north eastern France, on September 8, 2025. Frederic Pechier, 53, goes on trial on September 8, 2025, accused of intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, in an alleged attempt to show off his resuscitation skills and discredit co-workers. (Photo by ROMEO BOETZLE / AFP)

Doctor fined $30k for allowing woman to administer Botox injections to others during course

Tan Say Lock was fined $30,000 on Sept 3 after he pleaded guilty to a charge under the Medical Registration Act.

Man who was pulled into MRI machine in New York has died, police say

The magnetic force of an MRI machine is strong enough to fling a wheelchair across a room.

China widens crackdown on illicit Botox training courses

These programmes claim students can master non-surgical cosmetic procedures within three to four days.

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