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NPR Takes a Look at Prescription Errors
In their health blog today, National Public Radio examines data…
Medical Errors on the Rise in Connecticut Hospitals
In spite of efforts to curb medical errors in Connecticut hospitals,…
Failure to Diagnose Leads to Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A surgeon's failure to recognize a surgical patient's dangerously…
Would a Unique Patient Identification Number Prevent Medical Errors?
As the US healthcare system moves toward a paperless, electronic…
Surgical Malpractice Case Yields $1.5 Million Jury Verdict
An Indiana jury awarded $1.5 million to an Indiana woman who…
Electronic Health Records Won’t Erase All Medical Errors
While the industry's steady progression toward electronic health…
Mobile Technologies and Medical Errors
Recently, the NY Times published a story about the dangers of…
Vaccination Error Leads to $12.6 Million Jury Verdict
A South Florida teen has been awarded $12.6 million in a jury…
Surgical Errors and Their Devastating Impact
Many patients preparing for surgery believe it can never happen…
