Medical Errors and Patient Safety
The Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations examined a report by the Institute of Medicine that cites a large number cases of preventable medi… read more
The Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations examined a report by the Institute of Medicine that cites a large number cases of preventable medical errors. Executives of several health organizations testified and patients talked about their medical experiences. close
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John M. Eisenberg M.D. Administrator Department of Health and Human Services->Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
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Debra Malone Relative
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Patricia McEachern Victim
- Anne Shea Executive Director (Acting) National Patients Safety Foundation
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