A Dose of Perspective on World Patient Safety Day
We should not forget that all is not well at home, and that some systems are failing, causing avoidable patient injury, and, in some cases, death.
Medical Malpractice
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People in the U.K. are now considering taking legal action against the National Health Service (NHS) for improper, negligent COVID-19 treatment.
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Clinicians and policymakers alike are raising the alarm about potential legal liability for following crisis standards of care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One of many patient safety issues raised by the pandemic is that expectant mothers are considering freebirthing more after home births are cancelled.
