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Incidence and Types of Adverse Events and Negligent Care in Utah and Colorado

Medical Care · 2000 · Vol. 38(3) · pp. 261–271

Eric J. Thomas✉(The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)David M. Studdert✉Helen Burstin✉E. John Orav✉Timothy Zeena✉Elliott J. WilliamsKevin HowardPaul C. WeilerTroyen A. Brennan✉

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Abstract

The incidence and types of adverse events in Utah and Colorado in 1992 were similar to those in New York State in 1984. Iatrogenic injury continues to be a significant public health problem. Improving systems of surgical care and drug delivery could substantially reduce the burden of iatrogenic injury.

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesAdverse effectMedicineIncidence (geometry)Emergency medicineInternal medicine

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AdolescentAdultColoradoFemaleDisabled PersonsPersons with DisabilitiesHospitalsHumansIatrogenic DiseaseLength of StayMaleMalpracticeMedical AuditMiddle AgedNew York

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