Why medical error is not the third leading cause of death in the US
More or Less: Behind the Stats
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Understanding Medical Errors and Fatal Outcomes in Healthcare Settings
This chapter explores instances of medical errors resulting in fatal consequences, including allergic reactions to drugs, pressure ulcers, and healthcare-associated infections like C. difficile. It delves into the broad definition of 'medical error,' covering preventable incidents and lapses in early disease diagnosis, and emphasizes the challenge of solely attributing deaths to medical mistakes in light of patient vulnerability and health conditions.
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