Kaplan Hospital Investigated for Allegedly Drawing Patient Blood Without Consent
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Kaplan Medical Center has alerted the Israel Police to suspicions that blood was drawn from patients without their consent for research purposes within its cardiology department. The hospital administration filed a complaint after initial findings indicated the potential misconduct. The Ministry of Health has also been notified, and the hospital assures that patient care remains unaffected.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Kaplan Medical Center reported suspicions of improper conduct to the Israel Police.
- Blood may have been drawn from patients without their consent for research.
- The alleged misconduct occurred within the hospital's cardiology department.
- The Ministry of Health has been informed of the situation.
- Kaplan Medical Center stated that patient care is continuing as normal.
Kaplan Medical Center has reported suspicions of improper conduct within its cardiology department to the Israel Police. The hospital's management filed a complaint last week after initial findings suggested that blood may have been drawn from patients without their consent as part of a research activity. The hospital stated that the suspected research was laboratory-based and conducted within the cardiology unit. Following these preliminary findings, the hospital administration decided to transfer the matter to the police for examination of the circumstances and the allegations. Concurrently with the police complaint, Kaplan's management informed the Ministry of Health about the suspicions and the actions taken. The hospital emphasized that despite the investigation, medical activity in the cardiology department continues as usual, ensuring treatment continuity and patient safety.
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