Ernst Jansen Steur
Ernst Jansen Steur is a Dutch neurologist who gained notoriety for his involvement in a series of medical malpractice cases. He was born on 24th October 1945 in Hengelo, Netherlands. He is best known for his work at the Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST) hospital in Enschede, where he worked from 1988 until his dismissal in 2003.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Ernst Jansen Steur was born and raised in Hengelo, a city in the eastern part of the Netherlands. He attended the University of Amsterdam, where he studied medicine. After graduating, he specialized in neurology and began his career in the medical field.
Career[edit | edit source]
Jansen Steur started his career as a neurologist at the MST hospital in Enschede in 1988. He was known for his dedication and hard work, often working long hours and taking on a large number of patients. However, his career took a turn for the worse when he was accused of several instances of medical malpractice.
Medical Malpractice Cases[edit | edit source]
In 2003, Jansen Steur was dismissed from the MST hospital following allegations of medical malpractice. He was accused of misdiagnosing patients, prescribing unnecessary medication, and performing unnecessary surgeries. Some of his patients were wrongly diagnosed with serious conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Multiple sclerosis. This led to severe psychological distress for the patients and their families.
In 2014, Jansen Steur was found guilty of harming patients and was sentenced to three years in prison. This case is considered one of the biggest medical malpractice cases in the history of the Netherlands.
Later Life[edit | edit source]
After his dismissal from the MST hospital, Jansen Steur moved to Germany where he continued to practice medicine until his license was revoked in 2013. He currently lives in retirement.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The case of Ernst Jansen Steur has had a significant impact on the medical community in the Netherlands. It has led to increased scrutiny of medical professionals and a call for stricter regulations and oversight in the medical field.
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