September 20, 2019A 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 September 20, 2019“ 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 More September 20, 2019Surgical 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 September 20, 2019“ 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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