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Our Crumbling Health Care System in Action: Surgeons Required To Take A Timeout?

  • July 01, 2004

Ever wonder I remind you constantly that doctors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S.? This story from the ABC News Web site says a lot. To prevent mixups that result in botched surgeries and unnecessary deaths, U.S. hospitals must guarantee each surgery begins with a "timeout" to verify the patient's identity, the procedure and where it must be performed to maintain their status as an accredited facility. This is part of a three-step process prior to surgery that ensures...