Houston Court of Appeals rules against hospitalist physician in Houston Methodist Hospital fall case
Hospitalists must give appropriate fall prevention orders and instructions to nurses
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Vertebral artery dissection, stroke, and death are risks of chiropractic cervical spine manipulation
read moreHospital laboratory errors can cause patient injuries and even death
Some hospitals are automating laboratory analysis
read morePatient reassessment is a key physician and nursing responsibility
Establishing a baseline and looking for changes is a part of good health care
read moreThe value of patient photos in health care
Photos can often tell a story better than words
read moreThese are the top 10 hospital mistakes that are never supposed to happen, but still do
Patient falls top the list
read moreOutpatient imaging centers and the increased risk of brain injury or death
Lacking preparation for cardiac or respiratory arrest emergencies after giving CT or MRI contrast to patients
read moreStudy links surgeons, physicians, providers not listening to patients to diagnostic errors
Cognitive bias and communications errors are dangerous
read moreNew guidelines for anesthesiologists address emergency planning for difficult airway patients
Trained staff and readily available equipment and supplies are important to patient safety
read moreHow does bias impact health care?
Overcoming the different forms of bias promotes patient safety
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