Preventable Medical Errors

Summary

Claire McCormack and Thomas Bostrom share the heartbreaking patient story of their daughter Nora. At three-years-old, Nora ... Studies report that hundreds of thousands of people die from Lenore Alexander brought her 11-year-old daughter, Leah, to the hospital for what she thought was a routine surgery. She never ... The human element can give us kindness and compassion; it can also give us what we don't want— Responsible people don't think twice about visiting the hospital. If we feel sick, need surgery, or have a major health concern, ... Theresa Sabo - tmsabo - opens our eyes to the harsh reality that Howard Ankin explains what are the most common We can all play a role in preventing potentially harmful Did you know that over 200000 patient deaths occur each year in the United States as a result of to err is human patient safety. Read the Transcript: to.pbs.org/gpDatt The Obama administration announced a new patient-safety program Tuesday on the ... A new study released Tuesday found that How can healthcare professionals reduce