Ernst Jansen Steur
Ernst Jansen Steur
Ernst Jansen Steur (pronunciation: /ɛrnst ˈjɑnsən støːr/) is a Dutch neurologist who gained notoriety for his involvement in a series of medical malpractice cases.
Etymology
The name Ernst is of German origin and means "serious" or "resolute". Jansen is a common Dutch surname, derived from the given name Jan (John). Steur is a Dutch surname of unknown origin.
Biography
Ernst Jansen Steur was born in the Netherlands. He studied medicine at the University of Amsterdam, where he specialized in neurology. He worked as a neurologist at the Medisch Spectrum Twente hospital in Enschede, the Netherlands, from 1988 to 2003.
Medical Malpractice Cases
In 2009, Jansen Steur was accused of diagnosing patients with serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Multiple sclerosis, without sufficient evidence. He also allegedly prescribed unnecessary and potentially harmful medication. In 2014, he was convicted of harming patients and was sentenced to three years in prison.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Alzheimer's disease: A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
- Parkinson's disease: A neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain.
- Multiple sclerosis: A potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ernst Jansen Steur
- Wikipedia's article - Ernst Jansen Steur
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