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Traditionally, errors are attributed to mistakes made by individuals who may be penalized for these mistakes. The usual approach to correct the errors is to create new rules with ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_errorInformation about medical errors, a leading health problem, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's efforts to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety. http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/errorsix.htmFDA and the medical community are focusing on reducing preventable medical errors, which kill as many as 98,000 Americans each year. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/500_err.htmlFact sheet describes the scope of medical errors, and AHRQ's efforts to address the problem. ... The November 1999 report of the Institute of Medicine (IOM), entitled To Err Is ... http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/errback.htmLinks regarding Ethics & Medical Error. Institutes & Their Reports. Quality Improvement Links. News Stories. Books. Other Error and Safety Links http://www.medicalerrors.ca/ |
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