Medical Malpractice : The Role of Patient Safety Initiatives

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses role and impact of patient safety initiatives in preventing medical malpractice. Addresses Institute of Medicine report and recommendations on patient safety and medical errors, and revie...

Discusses role and impact of patient safety initiatives in preventing medical malpractice. Addresses Institute of Medicine report and recommendations on patient safety and medical errors, and reviews physician and hospital-focused initiatives. Assesses impact and barriers to adoption of patient safety programs, and provides an overview of Federal and State efforts to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors.

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