patient safety

  

Study uncovers the most common diagnostic errors by radiologists

Radiology errors frequently cause diagnosis and treatment delays, and tragic patient outcomes

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Doctor prescribes wrong dose of ADHD drug, causes death of grade-school child

It's dangerous for patients when physicians don't read or follow drug maker dosage guidelines

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The risks and dangers of low potassium level hypokalemia

Undiagnosed, untreated hypokalemia can lead to respiratory & heart problems, & even death

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Brain swelling, increased pressure can cause deadly brain herniation

People who've had recent head trauma or brain surgery have a higher risk

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Bariatric weight loss surgery malnutrition can cause brain damage, Wernicke’s encephalopathy

Surgeons and physicians should beware of the potential for devastating thiamine/Vitamin B1 deficiency in bariatric patients

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Study: Stomach cancer rate is on the rise and affecting younger people

Learn the signs and symptoms of stomach/gastric cancer that everyone should know

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2020 National Patient Safety Goals highlight ongoing problems in hospital care

Identifying the correct patient and surgical site, and prompt communications top The Joint Commission's annual list

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It's dangerous for doctors and nurses to ignore a patient's sudden change in behavior

Altered mental status is often the first sign of a serious problem

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Primary care doctor, pharmacy medication error leaves patient with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Simple precautions could have avoided this painful outcome

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Pneumonia signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and medical malpractice

Pneumonia is a dangerous lung infection that is commonly misdiagnosed

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