A recent report regarding medical malpractice in the U.S. estimated that diagnostic errors by physicians and hospitals resulted in “serious permanent damage” or “immediate or inevitable death” in up to 4 million Americans annually. (Newman-Toker, 2019, p. 227). These errors...
Read More“ A recent report regarding medical malpractice in the U.S. estimated that diagnostic errors by physicians and hospitals resulted in “”serious permanent damage”” or “”immediate or inevitable death”” in up to 4 million Americans annually. (Newman-Toker, 2019, p. 227). These...
Read MoreSurgical intervention—be it lifesaving or elective—is a dangerous business. Unexpected emergencies, postoperative infection, and delayed healing are just a few of the possibilities that are commonly discussed with patients. However, there is one risk that is not largely discussed, despite...
Read More“ Surgical intervention—be it lifesaving or elective—is a dangerous business. Unexpected emergencies, postoperative infection, and delayed healing are just a few of the possibilities that are commonly discussed with patients. However, there is one risk that is not largely discussed,...
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