Browsing by Author "Onzivua, Sylvester"

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    About criminal liability for deaths associated with surgery
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-02) Onzivua, Sylvester
    On January 1990, a jury convicted Dr John Adomako of gross negligence manslaughter by a majority of 11 to 1. Dr Adomako appealed his conviction. However, the appeal was dismissed, and his conviction was upheld by the house of lords.
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    Causes of death associated with surgery.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-25) Onzivua, Sylvester
    Failure to prepare a patient for surgery can have disastrous effects. A common instruction given to patients before any major surgery is to fast overnight. This is to ensure that the stomach is empty at the time of the operation.
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    Death from poisoning
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-03-01) Onzivua, Sylvester
    At 9:21 PM on the night of November 22, 2006, Alexander Litvinenko died at the University college hospital in central London when his heart failed. He was a former officer of the Russian security services who had been given political asylum in the United Kingdom after fleeing his native country, Russia.
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    Errors that may lead to death linked with surgery.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-09) Onzivua, Sylvester
    In March 2008, a female patient was admitted to a highly reputable hospital with a swelling in the neck that was diagnosed as a toxic thyroid goitre. She underwent surgery to remove it, and shortly after the operation, the patient was noted to be in high spirits and was due to be discharged the following day. The patient left the theatre at 5pm and was reportedly seen at 6pm and at 10pm, but at 3.30am, the patient developed difficulty in breathing and was given oxygen and propped up, as is the procedure.
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    Fatal errors during surgery
    (Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-03) Onzivua, Sylvester
    Unfortunate. An error during operation or diagnosis can cost a patient their lives like in this case.
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    Postmortem clears mysteries
    (Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-10) Onzivua, Sylvester
    Death is a mysterious and anything to do with it is viewed with apprehension, not least of all the postmortem examination. Most people dread this examination performed on a relative and it is abhorred by some religions. The value of the examination is questioned by many as it may not be if any value to the deceased. What is sometimes even worrying to some relatives is that some parts (tissues) of thee dead body are removed by the doctors, which parts the deceased is buried without.
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    Senses save the day
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-21) Onzivua, Sylvester
    Examination of child sexual abuse: children will rarely report sexual abuse, this is why an examiner must be very thorough in finding out the details.
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    Sexual abuse: When adults prey on children
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-14) Onzivua, Sylvester
    When it comes to children it is hard to tell sexual abuse unless one observes the mannerisms of the child as minors are too scared to report.