The discussion highlights a troubling trend in medical errors, with participants sharing personal experiences of negligence leading to severe consequences, including death and permanent disabilities. Specific cases include a cousin's death due to improper surgical stitching and a boss suffering from a staph infection after unnecessary procedures. The conversation underscores a perceived increase in carelessness among medical professionals, potentially exacerbated by systemic issues such as insurance cutbacks and physician fatigue. The National Academy of Sciences reports that medical errors result in between 44,000 and 98,000 deaths annually in the U.S., indicating a significant public health concern.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for healthcare professionals, patient advocates, medical students, and anyone interested in understanding the implications of medical errors on patient safety and healthcare quality.
I wonder if they were censured in any way. A mistake like that is so stupid it's hard to believe the hospital would want any of them around anymore, but, depending on how short of help they were it's unlikely much happened to them.Evo said:They had the room number wrong, the real patient was across the hall.
Actually, were I you, I'd probably check into what you can do about getting that doctor who misread your x-rays into trouble. A complaint to the AMA or whatever. And give the dog away.Evo said:No, not sick, just a klutz, my dog broke my fingers and I have allergies.