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The failure of a planned action to be completed as intended or the use of a wrong plan to achieve an aim. Errors can include problems in practice, products, procedures, and systems.
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What help do you have if a surgery error caused medical issues later?
Lawsuit for medical malpractice - at your expense.
How does a medical error differ from an adverse event?
it is a preventable adverse event.
What do patients want following a medical error?
A report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in February 2003 stated that patients clearly want emotional support from their doctors following an error, including an apology.
What considered the oldest medical science?
Imhotep's work is probably considered the oldest medical science; if not that then the Egyptians medical work. Though it was based on trail and error it proved efficient.
When can a medical record be changed?
In the event and error is found, by amendment, within 30 days
What is the error divisible by if a number has been transposed in financial reports in medical?
disvisible by 9
What is the medical term meaning any error in which images do not focus properly on the retina?
The medical term for this condition is "refractive error." Refractive errors occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina, leading to blurred vision. Some common types of refractive errors include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.
What happens if a medical assistant uses an improper cuff size?
error in blood pressure measurement
What is the medical term meaning astigmatism?
Ametropia means any type of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or astigmatism.
What is the medical term meaning any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina?
ametropiaametropia
How exposed to liability are makers of medical devices?
The medical devices makers can be liable for malfunction of their machines. If the malfunctions can be proven to not be from human error but equipment failure they can be held liable.
What actions should be taken if you identify an error in a patients medical record?
No deletions should be made, as the medical record is also a legal document. But an amending notation should be made and added to the medical record.
