However, such differences between countries may be due more to differences in the medical
systems rather than differences in the quality of patient care. The United States has a very …

The description in a recent “Query” of the longest-serving physician in Dr. Ursus's hospital1
raises numerous questions. In particular, where were Dr. C's departmental head, the chief of …

Fear of legal action is the biggest barrier to increased reporting of adverse events, says a
coauthor of a new report aimed at reducing medical error. And increased reporting is the key …

News embed it in every aspect of professional and organizational activity; indeed it is part of
the ethical duty to care.” The report's authors argue that the recently established, $8-million …

What is the cost of an adverse event? This question, which now underpins many quality
improvement efforts, initially interested only medical tort litigators and their clients. In 1991 …

THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HAS launchedanewcampaignaimedat
savingtensofthousandsoflivesand up to $35 billion over 3 years by creating anationalpartnershiptoimprovethequalityan …

When visiting a hospital or any medical facility, there is often a sense of nervousness and
apprehension for both patients and accompanying family members. 1 Even though patients …

Background: Research into adverse events (AEs) has highlighted the need to improve
patient safety. AEs are unintended injuries or complications resulting in death, disability or …

ward AEs as events of innocent origin. In the complex environment of acute health care, it is
very easy for errors to occur, and the health care system is well behind other high-risk …

ward AEs as events of innocent origin. In the complex environment of acute health care, it is
very easy for errors to occur, and the health care system is well behind other high-risk …