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Incidence of Adverse Events and Negligence in Hospitalized Patients

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Authors

Troyen A. Brennan · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Lucian L. Leape

Nan M. Laird · Harvard University

Liesi E. Hebert

A. Russell Localio

Ann G. Lawthers

Joseph P. Newhouse · Harvard University

Howard H. Hiatt · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract

There is a substantial amount of injury to patients from medical management, and many injuries are the result of substandard care.

Topics & Keywords

Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Healthcare cost, quality, practices Patient Safety and Medication Errors

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 324, Issue 6, pp. 370-376

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199102073240604

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 101.17

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