How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Medical Errors
According to recent research by Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. It has been found that more than 250,000 deaths are caused by medical errors each year in the nation. 10% of all deaths in the US are a result of medical errors – cancer and heart disease are the top 2 causes of death.
Medical Errors in New York – How to Prevent Them
Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the US. According to a report published by the Institute of Medicine, as many as 98,000 people across the nation die in hospitals as a result of medical errors.
Physicians, government agencies, and group health care purchasers are working together to make the health care system in the country safer. That said, you can safeguard yourself from the risks of medical errors in New York.
Listed below are a few tips that will help keep you safe when undergoing medical treatment.
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