Wrong Blood Transfusion Leads to Multiple Strokes in Piraeus Hospital

A medical error at Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus, Greece, has led to a 62-year-old woman suffering multiple strokes and paralysis after receiving the wrong blood transfusion. Her son, speaking about the incident, stated, "They mixed up the beds and gave my mother the wrong blood." The family and the hospital administration have filed lawsuits against the nurse responsible. The Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, speaking on SKAI, confirmed that an official inquiry has been launched, emphasizing that "whatever the state can do, will be done." This incident underscores the critical importance of accuracy in medical procedures and highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure patient safety within the Greek healthcare system. The family hopes for justice and a thorough investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.