Preventable Injuries from Medical Mistakes Impact 5% of Patients: Study
A new study finds that more than a tenth of all patients are harmed by a medical mistake, about half of which could have been prevented.…
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A new study finds that more than a tenth of all patients are harmed by a medical mistake, about half of which could have been prevented.…
The findings of a new study suggest that surgeons who have more complaints involving “unprofessional behavior” brought by co-workers are more likely to have patients who experience surgical complications and medical errors.…
New international guidelines seek to prevent some common and often fatal medication errors.…
An FDA advisory board will meet tomorrow to weigh the safety and effectiveness of surgical staplers, amid growing concerns over adverse event reports.…
The FDA has proposed reclassifying surgical staplers as moderate risk medical devices and asks manufacturers to place more stringent label warnings on them to lower the high rate of complications being reported.…
The FDA has issued a new warning to doctors about the risks of surgical staplers, and will hold a public hearing and issue new guidance on their safety and use later this year.…
Flexible work hours for medical residents do not appear to affect patient safety or outcomes, according to the findings of two new studies.…
A new documentary highlights the high costs of medical mistakes and a lack of transparency at hospitals.…
Patients hospitalized over the holidays face an increased risk of death or the need to be readmitted due to complications, according to the findings of a new study.…
Doctors experiencing burnout are more likely to make medical mistakes and act in an unprofessional manner, according to the findings of a new study.…