To err is human: A patient safety documentary (2019)

Summary

The third leading cause of death in the US is its own healthcare system—medical errors lead to as many as 440,000 preventable deaths every year. To Err Is Human is an in-depth documentary about this silent epidemic and those working quietly behind the scenes to create a new age of patient safety.

Through interviews with leaders in healthcare, footage of real-world efforts leading to safer care, and one family’s compelling journey from being victims of medical error to empowerment, the film provides a unique look at the US healthcare system’s ongoing fight against preventable harm.