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Surgical “Never Events” Cause Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Surgical “Never Events” Cause Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Surgical mistakes made by doctors often result in serious injuries and fatalities. And many of these mistakes absolutely never should have happened – they could have been easily avoided if the surgeons involved followed proper protocol to ensure patient safety. These aptly named “never events” have become some of the most common causes of injuries […]

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Diagnosis Errors: A Common Cause for Medical Malpractice Claims

Diagnosis Errors A Common Cause for Medical Malpractice Claims

Mistakes made when diagnosing a patient at a hospital are among the leading reasons why patients or their families decide to take legal action (including filing a lawsuit) against hospitals, according to a recent study conducted by an insurance company that represents physicians nationwide. The Doctors Company recently released its findings. The insurance company represents […]

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The Grave Impact of Communication Failures in Hospitals

The Grave Impact of Communication Failures in Hospitals

Communication failures in hospitals can have disastrous consequences. In fact, a new report states that poor communication among medical professionals may have resulted in 1,744 deaths. According to a CRICO Strategies malpractice study, researchers examined 23,658 cases of malpractice between 2009 and 2013. That accounts for about one-third of all medical malpractice claims, according to […]

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Study Sheds Light on High Rate of Drug Errors During Surgery

Study Sheds Light on High Rate of Drug Errors During Surgery

People who undergo surgery face an alarmingly high risk of becoming victims of medication errors or unintended side effects, according to a recent study that suggests hospitals must do more to protect patients. In fact, the study finds that such mistakes occur in roughly half of all surgeries. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital’s anesthesiology department […]

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