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Original article: http://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2139 http://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2139 The authors suggest to introduce an extra field in death ce
by Irene 10y ago
Original article:
http://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2139 http://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2139
The authors suggest to introduce an extra field in death certificates indicating if it was a medical error, but the responsible parties may not acknowledge mistakes for fear of malpractice suits.
- hackuser 10y ago> the responsible parties may not acknowledge mistakes for fear of malpractice suits Accountability is part of life for everyone; even somene merely licensed to drive goes to jail for hit and run. Accountability is especially to be expected if you are a professional, and especially if you are given the status and pay that goes with holding others' lives in your hands. Not taking responsibility in these situations should be acrime, IMHO.