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Doctors incorrectly declared child healthy – reported
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Doctors incorrectly declared child healthy – reported

The cardiologist who wrongly declared a large number of children with heart disease in Jönköping healthy is now being reported to the Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate, IVO. 38 children need continued care, a review shows, several of whom are considered serious cases
Blind in both eyes due to prolonged wait for care
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Blind in both eyes due to prolonged wait for care

A patient in the Kronoberg Region lost vision in both eyes during the long wait for care at a university clinic.
Woman died during childbirth in hospital
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Woman died during childbirth in hospital

A woman died while giving birth to her second child at the Academic Hospital in September, reports Upsala Nya Tidning.
Harsh criticism of Ivo: "Unreasonable processing times"
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Harsh criticism of Ivo: "Unreasonable processing times"

Ivo's processing times are unreasonably long – and this can make patient safety work more difficult, the National Audit Office states in a new report. The processing times can entail several different risks, says project manager Maria Karlsson
S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care
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S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care

The Social Democrats are demanding answers from Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) after SVT's investigation into shortcomings in elderly care, SVT reports.
They died alone – home care missed the security alarm
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They died alone – home care missed the security alarm

Twelve people have died in connection with shortcomings in home care services. Five of them had called the police – without help arriving
Man Dies from Undetected Brain Bleeding After ER Visit
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Man Dies from Undetected Brain Bleeding After ER Visit

A man who sought care for headache was sent home from the emergency department and later died of an undetected bleeding in the brain, writes Södermanlands Nyheter. The case has now been reported to the Inspection for care and nursing (Ivo)
Ivo Probes Cardiologist for Misdiagnosing 78 Children
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Ivo Probes Cardiologist for Misdiagnosing 78 Children

Government Investigates Stricter Measures for HVB Homes and Care Services
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Government Investigates Stricter Measures for HVB Homes and Care Services

The Government wants to see sharper measures against unscrupulous and criminal performers in HVB-homes, home care and personal assistance. Stricter penalties and better control will be investigated
Midwife Banned from Home Births for Violating Health Guidelines
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Midwife Banned from Home Births for Violating Health Guidelines

A midwife is prohibited with immediate effect from assisting at home births. She has conducted her business in contravention of the National Board of Health and Welfare's guidelines and also assisted with risk births at home
Person in Eskilstuna Dies After Eating Chicken Tortilla
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Person in Eskilstuna Dies After Eating Chicken Tortilla

A person at a special accommodation in Eskilstuna has died after eating chicken tortilla. The person had known swallowing difficulties, reports P4 Sörmland
Ivo Halts HVB Homes Over Life and Health Risks
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Ivo Halts HVB Homes Over Life and Health Risks

The Inspection for Care and Services (Ivo) has since September last year decided on prohibition or withdrawn permits for 24 HVB-homes and 5 support accommodations for children and young people.
Youth Home Escapes and Violence Decline in Sweden
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Youth Home Escapes and Violence Decline in Sweden

Threats and violence between youths and against staff continue to decrease at the country's heavily criticized Sis-homes – as well as the number of escapes. Nothing that has happened overnight, says acting director general Anna Sandahl
Dental Care Oversight Leads to Woman's Death After Infection
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Dental Care Oversight Leads to Woman's Death After Infection

An older woman was sent home after a dentist visit – despite signs of a serious infection. The woman died a few months later after having needed intensive care, writes Göteborgs-Posten
Newborn's Death Sparks Criticism of Two Swedish Hospitals
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Newborn's Death Sparks Criticism of Two Swedish Hospitals

A newborn baby died from injuries that should have been detected by healthcare. Two hospitals in Karlskrona and Lund are therefore being criticized by the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo)
Vårgårda Municipality Self-Reports Care Incidents to Ivo
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Vårgårda Municipality Self-Reports Care Incidents to Ivo

Patient Dies After Stomach Contents Enter Lungs During Surgery
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Patient Dies After Stomach Contents Enter Lungs During Surgery

Resident at Swedish Care Home Given Wrong Medication 39 Times
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Resident at Swedish Care Home Given Wrong Medication 39 Times

A resident at a residential home for social psychiatry in Uddevalla received incorrect medication tens of times. The incidents have been reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) in a Lex Maria notification, reports Bohusläningen
Psychiatrist Fired for Long-Term Relationship with Patient in Skåne
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Psychiatrist Fired for Long-Term Relationship with Patient in Skåne

A senior physician in adult psychiatry in Region Skåne has been dismissed since it became known that he had a long-standing sexual relationship with a patient. He has also prescribed narcotic-classed medication to the patient, reports Sydsvenskan
Falun Municipality Responds After Man Suffocates on Sausage
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Falun Municipality Responds After Man Suffocates on Sausage

Patient with Kidney Stones Receives Treatment on Wrong Side in Kronoberg
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Patient with Kidney Stones Receives Treatment on Wrong Side in Kronoberg

Technical Error in Cosmic System Risked Patient Overmedication
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Technical Error in Cosmic System Risked Patient Overmedication

Health App Min vård Faces Investigation for Serious Misjudgments
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Health App Min vård Faces Investigation for Serious Misjudgments

Falu Municipality Acquitted Again in John Walter Case, Parents to Appeal
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Falu Municipality Acquitted Again in John Walter Case, Parents to Appeal

Falu municipality is also acquitted in the court of appeal for the death of five-year-old John Walters at an HVB home in 2021. However, the parents will appeal again
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