cover of episode SOC313 - To Err is Human: A Look at Medical Error

SOC313 - To Err is Human: A Look at Medical Error

2020/4/22
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Medical error-- defined as unintended or failed plan of actions related to treatments-- is an understudied in medical sociology. Patient harm from medical error can occur at the individual and systemic level however, and it might shock you to learn that it happens more often than not-- it's technically the third leading cause of death in the United States! Listen to our discussion on what societal factors contribute to medical error. Leave us a rating and review if you enjoy our podcast!