Doctors Demand Apology: BMJ Medical Error Deaths 'Shoddy' Study
Two Pennsylvania doctors have reacted against a BMJ paper that claimed one third of deaths in the U.S. are caused by medical errors. Shyam Sabat,... Read more
Medical Error US: Third Leading Cause of Death
If medical error was a cause of death, in the U.S. it would rank third after heart disease and cancer, say researchers. In BMJ, Martin Makary... Read more
Rudeness Damages Medical Staff Performance
A new Tel Aviv University study published in Pediatrics shows that rudeness can affect hospital staff's diagnostic and professional performance.... Read more
EHR Clinic Notes Need Redesign
Electronic health record documentation tools, including the clinic note that recaps a patient's medical history, should be redesigned to better... Read more
Collaboration Improves Medical Students’ Diagnostic Accuracy
Medical students are more accurate in selecting a correct diagnosis for simulated patient cases when they work in pairs, according to new research... Read more
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4 Things To Start Doing Today to Reduce Medical Errors
1. Practise Good Self-Care It’s vital for your personal wellbeing that you take adequate breaks from work, including time for relaxation and respite in the form of hobbies and outdoor activities. Yoga and meditation can be particularly helpful for maintaining a balanced and clear mind, which equips you for making good, logical decisions that are not... Read more