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MHRA warns of fatal falls from patient hoists and slings

MHRA warns that falls from patient hoists and slings continue to cause death and serious harm during transfers and repositioning.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 17, 2026 · 5 min read

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