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Accidental Deaths: When Hospitals Screw Up

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Health Magazine had an interesting article on the frequency and likelihood of hospitals making mistakes that cause a life to be lost.  Certainly our medical physicians and surgeons should be revered for their hard work, long hours and continued research into the diseases and ailments that rob our loved ones of life every day. But doctors are also human and can make mistakes, sometimes to the worst of consequences.  The magazine gives a quick list of things to do should you believe that a hospital has made a mistake in treating you or a loved one.

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