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Could Operating Room Cameras Prevent Surgery Errors, Reduce Medical Malpractice?
Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. While misdiagnoses are among the most common types of medical errors that occur, many medical mistakes also take place in operating rooms as patients are undergoing surgery. Wrong-site surgery, leaving foreign objects in patients and other preventable surgical errors could soon …
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1 in 25 Patients Develops an Infection during a Hospital Stay
About 1 in every 25 patients in the hospital will develop some type of infection during his hospitalization, according to data presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While nearly half of all of these hospital-acquired infections (HIAs) develop in patients who are in intensive care units (ICUs), approximately 75,000 patients who …
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Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
When surgical errors occur, injured patients will likely have a medical malpractice claim against the involved surgeon(s), medical professionals and hospital. Undergoing surgery for any medical condition can be a daunting idea for many, and those who are preparing for any surgery want to trust that they will be receiving the best possible care from the …
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