Reducing Hospital Medical Errors Part of Federal Plan
It's an often overlooked aspect of the Affordable Care Act but…
Patient Safety Week March 4-10
In connection with Patient Safety Week, the Joint Commission…
Medication Reconciliation Errors
Most of us are aware of the situation. A person with a history…
Surgeons and Alcohol Dependency
A new survey published in the February 2012 issues of Archives…
Dirty Surgical Instruments in the Operating Room
A TODAY investigation of unsterile surgical instruments causing…
A Holistic Approach to Patient Safety
When the Institute of Medicine's 1999 "To Err is Human" report…
The Problem of Overstenting
In the last few months, the media reported about a medical malpractice…
Medical Errors Not Reported Even When Required by Law
A new study reveals a disturbing trend in healthcare. Some medical…
Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Medical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy is one of the most serious and life-altering birth…
Survey Says Some Doctors Lie To Patients To Cover Medical Errors
The headline in the Boston Globe read, "Doctors Admit They Lie…
