Medical Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on February 13, 2023
Mistakes Do Happen
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Medication
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Misuse of Antibiotics
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Hospital Stay: Too Long or Too Short
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Wrong Site Surgery
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What’s Left Behind
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Delay in Treatment
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Bed Rest
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What You Can Do: Don’t Assume
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What You Can Do: Your Homework
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What You Can Do: Speak Up
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What You Can Do: Pick a ‘Point Person’
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What You Can Do: Call a Friend
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What You Can Do: Choose the Right Hospital
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