Medical errors traumatize doctors and nurses

Patients aren't the only ones who suffer after an adverse event, study finds.
While errors made by medical professionals are known to have a profound impact on patients, a new study finds that such missteps also are a major source of trauma for doctors and nurses.
A 2013 study indicates that medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States, making it more pressing than ever for the medical community to address the impact and prevention of such mistakes. Read More
To learn more:
- here's the study
- read the article

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