Breaking the Chain of Mistakes: How to Prevent Medical Errors in Patient Care
Introduction Occurrence Across Patient Care Process Common Types of Medical Errors Surgical Errors Diagnostic Errors Medication Errors Underlying Causes of Medical Errors Introduction Medical errors, which are deviations from a planned action or a wrong action in a healthcare setting, are a significant concern in healthcare, leading to consequences such as preventable harm and even […]
The Misdiagnosis Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and the Need for Reform in Modern Medicine
Introduction Impact of Misdiagnosis High-Risk Conditions Misdiagnosis in Dermatology Causes of Misdiagnosis Systemic Issues and Continuity of Care Barriers to Addressing Misdiagnosis Reducing Misdiagnosis: Solutions Introduction Each year, around 800,000 Americans either die or have permanent disabilities due to medical misdiagnosis (Newman-Toker et al., 2023). Misdiagnosis, whether it’s a delayed, incorrect, or missed medical conclusion, […]
A Closer Look at Treatment Errors: Addressing Medication and Surgical Risks in Healthcare
Introduction Medication Errors Surgical Errors Factors Contributing to Errors Preventive Strategies Patient Communication and Error Reduction Introduction Errors in treatment are a type of medical error which can often result in significant harm to patients. Some of the most common of errors are medication errors and surgical errors (Rodziewicz et al., 2024). Medication errors can […]
Medication Errors in Clinical Practice: A Preventable Threat to Patient Safety
Introduction Medication-related errors are a type of error in treatment that poses a significant risk to patients and healthcare systems. According to Tariq et al. (2024), while there are many different types of errors in treatment, medication error is ranked as one of the most frequent and avoidable. Medication error refers to failures in treatment […]
Misdiagnosis in Medicine: Causes, Consequences, and Strategies for Prevention
Introduction It is estimated that 1 in 10 patients with major vascular events, infections, and cancers are misdiagnosed and half of those misdiagnosed die or become permanently disabled as a result (Newman-Toker et al., 2021). Misdiagnosis, also known as diagnostic error, refers to when diagnosis is missed, delayed or incorrect (Singh et al., 2017). Whether […]
Understanding Errors in Medicine: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Strategies
Introduction Errors in medicine, also known as medical errors, have become a serious public health issue that has become the third leading cause of death in the United States (Rodziewicz et al., 2024). Errors in medicine refers to failures in a planned medical action or the use of a wrong plan to achieve its aim […]
Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs)
Overview Urinary tract infections are bacterial infections of the urinary tract, namely the kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra. When bacteria are found in your pee, it’s called bacteriuria, and it’s usually a sign of a urinary tract infection (Lee & Neild, 2007). UTIs are one of the most widespread bacterial illnesses, afflicting 150 million […]
Errors in Treatment: Understanding Medication Related Errors and Its Impacts
Introduction Errors in treatment, specifically those involving medication related errors, continue to be a significant risk within the healthcare system. Currently, medication errors are one of the most common and preventable sources of patient injury (Tariq et al., 2022). The main issue is that these errors can occur at multiple stages in patient care, including […]
Misdiagnosis in Medicine
Introduction Misdiagnosis is a critical issue in healthcare, contributing to nearly 800,000 cases of permanent disability or death each year across clinical settings (Harris, 2023). These errors can result in delayed or inappropriate treatment, negatively impacting patient outcomes and compromising the quality of care (Newman-Toker et al., 2024). Recognizing the need for greater diagnostic accuracy, […]
Multiple System Atrophy
Objective: This article aims to educate individuals with Multiple System Atrophy, their support network, and clinicians on the disease’s symptoms, diagnosis process, treatment strategies, and available resources to improve care and management. Introduction Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare and progressive neurodegenerative disorder with symptoms commonly emerging during adulthood in the fifth to sixth […]