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Medical incidents reported in Greece and Cyprus
In Arta, Greece, police have taken a doctor into custody following allegations that he demanded a bribe from an elderly patient. The patient reported that the physician requested a payment as a prerequisite for performing a surgical procedure. Michalis Giannakos, President of POEDHN, condemned the incident, emphasizing that patients are entitled to free healthcare services without facing extortion.
In Cyprus, the Cyprus Oncology Center has launched an internal investigation after a 40-year-old patient was mistakenly administered an enteral nutrition formula intravenously. The error caused the patient to experience shortness of breath and a drop in oxygen levels, necessitating an emergency transfer to Nicosia General Hospital. The center has pledged full transparency regarding the investigation into how the error occurred.
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Arta Police Department · Cyprus Oncology Center · Michalis Giannakos · Nicosia General Hospital · POEDHN
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A doctor in Arta was taken into custody following allegations of requesting a bribe from an elderly patient. lawandorder.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 40-year-old patient was transferred to Nicosia General Hospital after receiving an enteral nutrition formula intravenously. www.tothemaonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The elderly patient reported that the doctor demanded money as a condition for a surgical procedure. lawandorder.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michalis Giannakos condemned the incident, stating patients have a right to free healthcare without pressure. lawandorder.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cyprus Oncology Center has launched an internal investigation to determine the circumstances of the medical error. www.tothemaonline.com