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Confirmation bias threatens patient safety, but experts say it can be overcome
The phenomenon of confirmation bias can threaten patient safety if not addressed with policies and procedures. Cognitive bias was a central issue in a recent malpractice case. -
Surgeon looks at label, ‘sees’ what he expects
Caroline Carcerano underwent spinal surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston in hopes that the procedure would resolve pain from a back injury. During the surgical procedure, her neurosurgeon requested a special dye to test the location of tubing threaded into her spine. -
Lawsuit says protective medical gowns failed safety tests, don’t protect against Ebola
A class action lawsuit was filed in October alleging that Kimberly-Clark Corp. has committed fraud in the marketing and selling of certain protective medical gowns. -
FDA delays reprocessing requirements enforcement
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Policy: Parental Presence in the Operating Room During Anesthesia Induction
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GPOs can cut supply expense by at least 18%
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Advice on locating group purchasing organizations
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Same-Day Surgery Manager: Staff incentives that work for ASCs or hospital-based facilities
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Parental presence in OR means happy customers
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Body jewelry isn’t a good accessory for surgery