It’s one of the most alarming statistics in modern healthcare - that medical error may be the third leading cause of death, ...

If medical error were considered a disease, a new study has found, it would be the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind only heart disease and ...

The causes were a fall, a medication error, a malfunctioning medical device and a burn. Three patients died after medical errors in Mayo Clinic facilities in Rochester and Mankato, including two who ...

Other clinicians from the "error happens" camp believe that systems, not humans, are largely to blame for errors. A registered nurse explained. "System errors, not ...

The frequency of analgesic drug errors in hospitals is nearly three per 1,000 prescriptions, according to a news release by American Pain Society. Researchers at Albany (New York) Medical Center ...

Modern medicine is a marvel. New surgical techniques and preventative medications are being developed at incredible speed. While the improvements mean more lives are being saved, ongoing medical ...

Burnout, fatigue and depression can lead to medical errors, the study found. Does your doctor’s mental health and well-being affect the care you receive? A new study says yes -- burnout, fatigue and ...

Unfortunately, physical and mental issues in newborns can arise due to a variety of causes. Inadequate medical equipment, delayed C-sections, and lapses in attentiveness are a few examples. During ...

Could a misspelled word cause a medical crisis? Maybe, if your medical records are being analyzed by an artificial intelligence system. One little typo, or even the use of an unusual word, can cause a ...