The Athens Medical Association has recorded just 50 penalties since 2018, a gap regulators are now moving to close after the death of Giorgos Mazonakis brought renewed scrutiny to how clinics and beauty salons are licensed and inspected
Giorgos Mazonakis’ death has brought scrutiny to a Kolonaki clinic and to the booming market for anti-aging, wellness and experimental medicine.
Reports have surfaced in a handful of cases alleging severe complications for patients seeking cheaper hair transplants and cosmetic surgery in heavily advertised clinics in Turkey
The 53-year-old remains in intensive care in Athens after traveling to Turkey for dental implants, while a clinic spokeswoman merely said the facility is investigating the case with its lawyers
The 53-year-old man remains in critical condition in an Athens hospital after a dental procedure in Turkey, highlighting concerns over 'medical tourism' safety and oversight in that country
A doctor is facing charges for conducting a double masectomy on a patient who did not have a confirmed genetic predisposition to breast cancer
A 20-year-old in Thessaloniki alleges a routine procedure turned into a serious health ordeal
The incident was reported in a town in northern Evia Island; police and judicial investigators are now focusing on the deceased man’s medical history in order to identify previously hospitalizations and procedures, while also attempting to trace the scissors
65% of nurses report psychological manipulation (gaslighting) by superiors; 66% report burnout; and 50% are considering changing professions