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Updated: Alert for mums over HIV medic

7:46am Thursday 22nd May 2008

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By Michelle Archard »

A MEDIC who dealt with Caesarean births at Basildon and Southend hospitals had HIV.

Nearly 200 patients have been informed by letter they were in contact with the healthcare worker. They have been asked to take HIV tests to make sure they have not contracted the infection.

It is understood the unidentified staff member was in a surgical team which dealt with Caesarean section births at both hospitals. Basildon Hospital has sent out 126 warning letters, while Southend Hospital posted 66.

The staff member worked at Southend during the first half of 2007 and Basildon in the summer of 2006.

The hospitals only confirmed the alert after worried mums contacted the Echo.

Angelique Millington, 32, whose son Joshua is 15 months old, will have her HIV test tomorrow. She said: "I can't eat. I can't sleep. It's such a worry."

Dr Grahame Tosh, medical director at Southend Hospital, said: "We are very sorry that some of our patients could have been exposed to the risk of HIV infection while in our care."

The Echo can reveal the infected medic still works within the health service in what is described as a "risk free" role.

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me, bas says...
8:28am Thu 22 May 08

anyone no what dates this medic worked at bas hospital as i had a c-section with my son in 2005

ju, southend says...
9:15am Thu 22 May 08

me wrote:
anyone no what dates this medic worked at bas hospital as i had a c-section with my son in 2005
I have just read todays paper,its ok the health worker didnot start working in Basildon Hospital till 2006 & Southend 2007

maz, work says...
9:57am Thu 22 May 08

ju wrote:
me wrote: anyone no what dates this medic worked at bas hospital as i had a c-section with my son in 2005
I have just read todays paper,its ok the health worker didnot start working in Basildon Hospital till 2006 & Southend 2007
What paper quoted the dates????

Reader, says...
10:07am Thu 22 May 08

The full story is in today's Echo, obviously. It's across the front pages and three pages inside.

Reader, says...
10:30am Thu 22 May 08

The Echo says only NEW staff have to be HIV tested. Anyone who started with the NHS before 2003 does not have to be tested. Seems wrong...

Kelly Mitchell, basildon says...
11:51am Thu 22 May 08

Dear All,

I had a C- section on new years eve 2005, was this person on duty then?

maz, work says...
12:30pm Thu 22 May 08

I had a c-section October 2006 at Southend.....I have moved since then and don't know if the hospital have my new address...

Luenne Featherstone, Basildon Hospital says...
12:47pm Thu 22 May 08

Anybody who has not received a letter, but who has any concerns should please contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. They will be able to help in the first instance.

A, Essex says...
12:53pm Thu 22 May 08

Why have the dates been omitted???

Robyn, rayleigh says...
1:24pm Thu 22 May 08

I had my son at southend hospital by emergancy c-sect in jan 2008. Had this bloke already been dismissed by then?

Gemma T, Basildon says...
3:50pm Thu 22 May 08

I had my daughter in Basildon Hosp by C-Section in August 2006 - it says this medic worked at Basildon in the summer of 2006 - this must mean August - I havent got a letter - should I be concerned?

beth, hawkwell says...
4:04pm Thu 22 May 08

have you all had sex with this worker, did you exchange bodily fluids. If you had a C section you will know that all personnel are robed and wear gloves etc. It is highly unlikely any of you will have caught hiv/aids, from this worker. Typical Echo likes to cause panic and sensationalism. Stop panicking. I have had the letter and will have the test as a mere precaution, but i am not worried as i have researched all this and i KNOW i didnt have sex with anyone whilst having a C section.

J, says...
4:15pm Thu 22 May 08

people are concerned as this involves their own health and the health of their baby, people have a right to worry, even though the risk is so small to receive such news via post was terrifying, we trust in the nhs something like this brings alot of issues to light. Its not about whether you have sex with your surgeon, everyone knows that not the only was it can be transmitted, yes i am sure the staff take every precaution to stop any infection being passed on, but still a terrifying thought for any mother, that her and her child could be infected with HIV. Luckly the results are given very quickly so everyones minds can be put at rest.

southend&proud, says...
4:16pm Thu 22 May 08

Beth has a good point and although not an expert I would suggest it would be very difficult to pass the virus in this manner. You can find more information on the daily telegraph website regarding dates etc..

Adam Waite, Southend says...
4:19pm Thu 22 May 08

beth wrote:
have you all had sex with this worker, did you exchange bodily fluids. If you had a C section you will know that all personnel are robed and wear gloves etc. It is highly unlikely any of you will have caught hiv/aids, from this worker. Typical Echo likes to cause panic and sensationalism. Stop panicking. I have had the letter and will have the test as a mere precaution, but i am not worried as i have researched all this and i KNOW i didnt have sex with anyone whilst having a C section.
What is sensational about the way the Echo has published it? It just points out what the situation is. Simple as that.

southend&proud, says...
4:23pm Thu 22 May 08

Yes it must be quite terrifying to receive something like that in the post and I feel for everyone concerned. I am sure Beth was trying to help to take some of the worry away by saying how difficult it is to catch after all should she also got the letter.

Kate, Basildon says...
4:37pm Thu 22 May 08

Everyone relax. Breathe. The chances of being infected iwth HIV are so tiny it shoudn't worry you at all. HIV is ONLY transmitted via blood, semen, breast milk and vaginal secretions. Unless the doctor bleed onto your open wound or his semen enteredyou duing the c-section, then you're going to be OK.

HIV is NOT spread by sweat, skin contact or spores inthe air. The chances of a healthcare worker, whilst taking standard precautions against bodily fluids, infecting anyone or getting infected is very very low.


Kate, Basildon says...
4:40pm Thu 22 May 08

Trunkymunghound wrote:
<b> Aren't people who work in the health service and are involved in this work checked and regularly screened? I can't even get into my local golf club without certain checks being made so how can it happen where life and death is concerned.

was the medic called Baba Gana Maduekwe or Ojo Kingibeby or something like that by any chance? </b>
Nice judgement. You do know that (shock) WHITE people can get HIV too?

DC, USA/UK says...
4:52pm Thu 22 May 08

Staff who work in the NHS should be checked regularly. My Brother had an operation and then got a letter to say they wanted him to come in and be screened. It is a wonder the Hospital has a lot of infections. In the USA the staff in Hospitals are screened. Basildon Hospital sort these problems out, this is not the first time something like this has happened

Tina, says...
5:27pm Thu 22 May 08

beth wrote:
have you all had sex with this worker, did you exchange bodily fluids. If you had a C section you will know that all personnel are robed and wear gloves etc. It is highly unlikely any of you will have caught hiv/aids, from this worker. Typical Echo likes to cause panic and sensationalism. Stop panicking. I have had the letter and will have the test as a mere precaution, but i am not worried as i have researched all this and i KNOW i didnt have sex with anyone whilst having a C section.
Are they going back 17 years then?

calm down, says...
5:55pm Thu 22 May 08

this is rediculous. you people should all calm down. do any of you actually know anything about HIV other than your simple predjuices?

it is impossible to catch HIV by simply touching or being near an infected person. especually if that person is robed, scrubbed and gloved as health personell are.

unless they actually bled into your c-section, or you had sex with them during an operation, then the chances of you having HIV are as good as none. Did you neglect to read the expert's view on page 8, where they explained that only 3 people in the world have ever caught HIV from a health worker, none from the UK and none from C-section.. Simple as, stop worrying.

the echos pitiful attempt at making this an interesting and outragous story has failed through simple common sense.

Apostle Shada Mishe, Toronto says...
6:44pm Thu 22 May 08


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oi, says...
7:03pm Thu 22 May 08

"I bet this medic was born in a mud hut."

"I reckon you are right, Liz. I find the best way to stay healthy is to avoid contact with immigrants."


ah, nothing like a bit of racism to spice up the conversation.

The Vicar, In His Mud Hut, Basildonburg says...
7:20pm Thu 22 May 08

oi wrote:
\"I bet this medic was born in a mud hut.\" \"I reckon you are right, Liz. I find the best way to stay healthy is to avoid contact with immigrants.\" ah, nothing like a bit of racism to spice up the conversation.
Sounds like a script rewrite from an episode of "Love Thy Neighbour." Did we timewarp back to the 1970s?

The question needs to be asked of who is to blame for all of this? Is it the medic for not reporting his condition? Did the medic even know he had HIV? It could very well be that he was unaware. Who knows? Did the hospital know but allow the medic to carry on regardless? Who knows?

Let's have some more facts presented first before everyone gets hysterical. Everyone is jumping to conclusions.

I would imagine the hospitals are panicking as much as this healthworker's patients.

I bet their lawyers will be busy this weekend!

ajf, says...
7:37pm Thu 22 May 08

why the hell would you sue when you can't actually catch the **** disease in the first place. people like that are pathetic.

TC, UK says...
8:11pm Thu 22 May 08

The Hospital need to take steps to protect patients. All staff should get a Health check by the Hospital With all the other infections the Hospital have, this does not surprise me. When will the patients be protected. The NHS should be made to answer to their shortfalls. Basildon Hospital is going down hill.

Dr Anon, London says...
9:09pm Thu 22 May 08

I know this is terribly upsetting and very scary, but the chances of catching HIV are very very small. Even if someone with HIV stabbed themselves witha needle then stbbed you with the same needle there is only 0.3% chnace of getting the disease. Surgeons are extremely careful with wearing gloves and preventing diseases from spreading- the chances of contracting HIV in this way are virtually nil. I know that it is stuill hard not to worry, but I hope I can reassure some of you a little.

ron, basildon says...
10:09pm Thu 22 May 08

Kelly Mitchell wrote:
Dear All,

I had a C- section on new years eve 2005, was this person on duty then?
Oh hang on, let me just consult the records... sheesh.

Trainman, says...
11:05pm Thu 22 May 08

While I agree with Beth in Some respects, I HAVE proved the medical profession wrong in the past.

WHO says these so-called 'Experts' on different medical matters ARE 100% correct anyway and just because they Studied that particular topic?

Ken, uk says...
11:47pm Thu 22 May 08

I agree with the comment above. I have very little faith in the medical profession.

K Buchanan, wickford says...
8:03am Fri 23 May 08

Im one of the mums that got a letter from the hospital. At first i was shocked and thought about nothing all day. I contacted basildon hospital and they made me feel at ease. Went thursday night to see a counseller that helped and then went for a blood test. Ok we have to wait for the results but i going to keep calm and not worry as that will not solve anything. I am going to enjoy the weekend with my husband and my little boy. the chances are very slim. Good luck everyone

Dr Who, Tardis says...
6:47pm Fri 23 May 08

beth wrote:
have you all had sex with this worker, did you exchange bodily fluids. If you had a C section you will know that all personnel are robed and wear gloves etc. It is highly unlikely any of you will have caught hiv/aids, from this worker. Typical Echo likes to cause panic and sensationalism. Stop panicking. I have had the letter and will have the test as a mere precaution, but i am not worried as i have researched all this and i KNOW i didnt have sex with anyone whilst having a C section.
Why did you get a letter if your last child was born 17 years ago?

beth, hawkwell says...
8:50pm Fri 23 May 08

Dr Who wrote:
beth wrote: have you all had sex with this worker, did you exchange bodily fluids. If you had a C section you will know that all personnel are robed and wear gloves etc. It is highly unlikely any of you will have caught hiv/aids, from this worker. Typical Echo likes to cause panic and sensationalism. Stop panicking. I have had the letter and will have the test as a mere precaution, but i am not worried as i have researched all this and i KNOW i didnt have sex with anyone whilst having a C section.
Why did you get a letter if your last child was born 17 years ago?
where did i state that my last child was born 17 years ago. I may have stated in some earlier post that my youngest child is 17, but that doesnt mean he was my last child does. You nasty unfeeling creep, havent you heard of cot death. Thanks for reminding me that when i talk about my youngest son, i really should also mention my child that didnt live very long. I hope you are now happy that you have caused me further pain, especially as you dont know me. And havent even got the guts to use your real name.

kerry, southend hospital says...
8:10am Sat 24 May 08

Hello, i recieved a letter on the tuesday and rang the hospital straight away and they made me feel at ease, i went for a appointment the next day. I just want to say that i dont think it is right what that women is saying about she was explained to,but if you wanted to ask questions you could, we asked ours and they got answered, i think the hospital has dealt with this extrememly well.

Amanda Redburne, Basildon says...
12:24pm Sun 25 May 08

Whyare you all talking about c sections. I have just been called and i am 51 years old , never had a c section and my baby is 24 years old, where do i fit in to all this

Kate, Basildon says...
6:28pm Mon 26 May 08

Amanda- possibly mistaken idenity. There may be two people with your name in your area. Get in touch with the hospital, they should let you know whats going on.

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