In 2008, a 47-year-old man had a cancerous kidney successfully removed. However, surgeons left two 11 x 14 inch surgical towels inside him – an
Surgical errors caused by time constraints and medical negligence are prevalent in the U.S., and may put lives in danger. People who prep for a
A new study published in the July 2012 Annals of Surgery has found that surgeons are reluctant to withdraw life support after operating on a
A new study says that 43 percent of older patients mishear what their nurses or doctors tell them. Being able to understand a nurse of
A recent study says that burnout among physicians is widespread and it is leading to medical errors. Working in the medical field can be a
