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Understanding Medical Errors in Healthcare by David S. Chou is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses medical errors and malpractice. It notes that a 2000 report found as many as 98,000 people die each year from medical errors in the US. While efforts have been made to address this issue, progress has been slow. Medical errors can result from systemic issues rather than individual mistakes. Making a medical error does not necessarily constitute malpractice, which requires proving specific elements in court. The document examines some efforts to reduce errors and prevent malpractice su
- Author
- David S. Chou
- Language
- EN