Preventable Medical Error: Never Events
We talked recently about wrong site surgery, a type of wholly unnecessary medical mistake termed a never event. While steps are taken each year to reduce the occurrence of malpractice events, they...
View ArticleHealth Safety Experts Say Better Reporting Needed for Medical Injuries
A recent study indicates that preventable patient harm results in some 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, making it the third leading cause of death in the nation. Some physicians have gone so far...
View ArticleIs the California Medical Board Too Slow in Disciplining Doctors?
The case of former San Diego Chargers team physician Dr. David Chao has raised questions about how much the California Medical Board is doing to discipline doctors involved in malpractice claims. Chao...
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