title: Needless deaths.
abstract: Over a period of 22 years, a number of needless deaths have been investigated in this institution following diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These include fatalities associated with endoscopic examination and biopsies, complications in relation to indwelling tubes and radiological examinations. It is important that these catastrophies must be fully investigated. In this regard, it is essential to ensure that informed consent has been obtained, that an experienced independent pathologist conduct the investigations and that every effort must be made to get at the truth.
mesh_terms: D003956:Dialysis; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011859:Radiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects