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

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Authors

Eric J. Thomas · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

David M. Studdert

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.

Topics & Keywords

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Care

Volume 38, Issue 3, pp. 261-271

DOI: 10.1097/00005650-200003000-00003

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