J Patient Saf September 2013 PMID 23860193

A new, evidence-based estimate of patient harms associated with hospital care.

John T James

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The collective discussions reflect strong agreement and high interest, with examples like references to the estimate of over 400,000 annual preventable deaths and comparisons to COVID-19 deaths. The tone is serious and urgent, with many posts citing specific studies and statistics, highlighting a profound concern for patient safety and systemic reform.

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Most discussions highlight the stark reality of patient harm and support the findings, emphasizing the need for systemic change.

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The discussions emphasize significant consequences, including potential policy changes and increased awareness about patient safety.

Abstract in brief

  • A new study updates the estimate of patient deaths due to medical errors in hospitals from about 98,000 (based on 1984 data) to at least 210,000, with some estimates suggesting over 400,000 preventable deaths annually, highlighting a much larger problem than previously thought.
  • The research used the Global Trigger Tool to identify adverse events from medical records, but limitations in the tool and record quality mean the true number of preventable deaths and serious harms is likely even higher, with serious harm being 10 to 20 times more common than deaths.
  • To reduce patient harm, hospitals need to involve patients and their advocates more actively, improve transparency and accountability, and address root causes systematically to prevent future injuries and deaths.]

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“All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.”— Sophocles, Antigone A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care: Journal of Patient Safety https://t.co/0tv36TPant https://t.co/zX50JebwOb

May 29, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 20,535 followers View post →
Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C
@ThaddeusPope · X

@critica18495985 @medicalcorrupt At least 10% Some studies indicate higher than that. https://t.co/2gOhvQg0QZ

Apr 21, 2021 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 3,521 followers View post →
Fear Dept.
@FearDept · X

Our medical industry partners seriously injure up to 8 million citizens annually. Each of these grave injuries represents a profitable new treatment opportunity (some of which will cause further harm). https://t.co/h0DqKfIdCw

Jun 1, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 51,762 followers View post →
Mike Menkes
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@FergalBowers @freestockholm @unikgirl11 @NotPartaking @wef @felipe_bza @TheMindsculpter @BackstromMicke @jeffsekerak Serious harm 10- to 20-fold more common than lethal harm. 210,000 deaths per year was associated with preventable harm in hospitals. https://t.co/GqeZVPpfbt

Feb 25, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,807 followers View post →
Julio César Tuseddo
@JulioTuseddo · X

@artemisafinkel @IanMedical luego la publicación de James (James, John T. PhD A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care, Journal of Patient Safety: September 2013 - Volume 9 - Issue 3 - p 122-128)

Oct 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 402 followers View post →
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A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care https://t.co/fUHkYYbcNk

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@emma_doell @savka4b @thuritch Natürlich ist das noch ein Ding. Auch am Unispital Basel.

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RT @FearDept: Our medical industry partners seriously injure up to 8 million citizens annually. Each of these grave injuries represents a p…

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Fear Dept.
@FearDept · X

Our medical industry partners seriously injure up to 8 million citizens annually. Each of these grave injuries represents a profitable new treatment opportunity (some of which will cause further harm). https://t.co/h0DqKfIdCw

Jun 1, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 51,762 followers View post →
James Nash
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@jakeshieldsajj The numbers found in the 2013 study are way higher - est. to be be between 210,000 and 440,000. https://t.co/ip6EFz8ZSj

Feb 9, 2023 · 275 followers View post →
Benjamin Salaj
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Medical Malpractice kills more Americans per year than nearly all other causes of death. 400,000 deaths per year, much higher than the number of Americans dead "with" covid, on the false-positive-happy tests, in 2020 before even less deadly future strains. https://t.co/KmXs4imGb3 https://t.co/YsAmcWdLSN

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Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C
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RT @ThaddeusPope: @radiokeller @marionh94109394 Multiple studies on this including some from CMS OIG Here is one on scope of medical errors…

Nov 27, 2022 · 1 share · 3,521 followers View post →
Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C
@ThaddeusPope · X

@radiokeller @marionh94109394 Multiple studies on this including some from CMS OIG Here is one on scope of medical errors https://t.co/2gOhvQgyGx

Nov 27, 2022 · 1 share · 3,521 followers View post →
Julio César Tuseddo
@JulioTuseddo · X

@artemisafinkel @IanMedical luego la publicación de James (James, John T. PhD A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care, Journal of Patient Safety: September 2013 - Volume 9 - Issue 3 - p 122-128)

Oct 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 402 followers View post →
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Nog even, voor wie denkt dat ik dit cijfer uit mijn duim zuig: https://t.co/ceqUiGoxzA Sterfgevallen door vermijdbare fouten in Amerikaanse ziekenhuizen leveren jaarlijks ongeveer evenveel doden op als Covid. https://t.co/YMoSFsuXci https://t.co/6q3uy8Kk0C

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RT @TessaMakesLove: “All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime i…

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@TessaMakesLove · X

“All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.”— Sophocles, Antigone A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care: Journal of Patient Safety https://t.co/0tv36TPant https://t.co/zX50JebwOb

May 29, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 20,535 followers View post →
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RT @ThaddeusPope: @critica18495985 @medicalcorrupt At least 10% Some studies indicate higher than that. https://t.co/2gOhvQg0QZ

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@ThaddeusPope · X

RT @ThaddeusPope: @critica18495985 @medicalcorrupt At least 10% Some studies indicate higher than that. https://t.co/2gOhvQg0QZ

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RT @ThaddeusPope: @critica18495985 @medicalcorrupt At least 10% Some studies indicate higher than that. https://t.co/2gOhvQg0QZ

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Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C
@ThaddeusPope · X

@critica18495985 @medicalcorrupt At least 10% Some studies indicate higher than that. https://t.co/2gOhvQg0QZ

Apr 21, 2021 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 3,521 followers View post →
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Mike Menkes
@REVMikeMenkes · X

@FergalBowers @freestockholm @unikgirl11 @NotPartaking @wef @felipe_bza @TheMindsculpter @BackstromMicke @jeffsekerak Serious harm 10- to 20-fold more common than lethal harm. 210,000 deaths per year was associated with preventable harm in hospitals. https://t.co/GqeZVPpfbt

Feb 25, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,807 followers View post →
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2. A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care "the true number of premature deaths associated with preventable harm to patients was estimated at more than 400,000 per year" https://t.co/jJnQrDU7ba

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