Summary
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Putting patients first — listening to their own and their families’ concerns — can help eliminate medical errors altogether. A patient-centric approach encourages patients to communicate their ‘gut feelings’ when something seems wrong, thereby working to end the pervasive and dangerous culture of silence and fear in hospitals.
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In a blog in the Patient Safety Movement newsletter, James Titcombe talks about his son's death and how speaking out can save lives.
James Titcombe: Speaking up for patient safety across the United Kingdom
https://psmf.org/news/blog-article-james-titcombe-speaking-up-for-patient-safety-across-the-united-kingdom/
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