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8 Ways to Survive Medical Staff Errors

  • October 13, 2019

Globally, five patients die every minute due to medical mishaps, including surgical errors, according to the Times of India. As a result, India’s medical profession has installed a checklist for doctors to complete and sign prior to all surgeries — elective and emergency. The checklist calls for correct Identification of patient; of procedure and site; consents required; and any unexpected steps of surgery. India is not alone when it comes to medical mistakes. Each day, more...