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Caserta hospital faces lawsuit over surgical gauze left in patient
A patient has filed a lawsuit against the Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano hospital in Caserta after a surgical gauze was discovered left in their abdomen following an operation. The error necessitated a second surgical procedure to remove the object.
The Nursind union has criticized the hospital's management, stating the incident may be symptomatic of long-standing organizational issues within the operating suite. The union highlighted that chronic staff shortages have forced the facility to rely heavily on overtime, creating exhausting work shifts that may compromise safety protocols and standard procedures.
Separately, a recent ruling from the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) has addressed broader legal principles regarding medical liability. The court emphasized the principle of 'proximity of proof,' noting that incomplete or inaccurate medical records must be weighed against the healthcare provider. Because patients lack the ability to modify clinical documentation, the burden of proof regarding the accuracy of such records rests with the healthcare facility.
Entities
Caserta · Gennaro Pascale · Gennaro Volpe · Nursind · Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano Hospital
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nursind union suggests the incident may reflect ongoing organizational issues within the hospital's operating suite. cronachedi.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Staff shortages at the hospital have led to a systematic reliance on overtime to maintain services. cronachedi.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] A patient has filed a lawsuit against the Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano hospital in Caserta after a surgical gauze was left in their abdomen. cronachedi.it · www.casertanews.it