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I've been so busy reporting political news (and watching it) that I let this story slip by. Since it's a Las Vegas story, I didn't think that was wise, so here it is a few days late.
How in the world a medical clinic could be this irresponsible in 2008 is beyond me. Reusing syringes? Are you kidding me? And all to "save" a couple of bucks which will now likely be dwarfed by lawsuit payouts. Not to mention potential prison time. Yikes.
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Las Vegas clinic accused of reusing syringes
A former patient sued a surgical center believed to have spread hepatitis C by reusing syringes and vials of medication, saying Thursday he fears for his health.
The suit comes a day after the Southern Nevada Health District announced that unsafe practices at the clinic may have led to six reported cases of hepatitis C, a potentially fatal blood-borne virus.
Another 40,000 people who received anesthesia at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada between March 2004 and January 2008 are being urged to be tested for hepatitis, strains C and B, and HIV. . .
The suit comes a day after the Southern Nevada Health District announced that unsafe practices at the clinic may have led to six reported cases of hepatitis C, a potentially fatal blood-borne virus.
Another 40,000 people who received anesthesia at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada between March 2004 and January 2008 are being urged to be tested for hepatitis, strains C and B, and HIV. . .
Read more at: USA Today
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