Complexity in Healthcare Risky for Patients
Today, many healthcare organizations have evolved into large and complex systems where the care of the patient is sometimes compromised precisely because of this complexity.
Today, many healthcare organizations have evolved into large and complex systems where the care of the patient is sometimes compromised precisely because of this complexity.
A recent study found that over 3/4s of patients under 16 with a SCFE diagnosis had multiple care contacts with symptomatology before the actual diagnosis is made.
Health care entities continue to try and improve care and outcomes for patients with sepsis.
A recent study compared robot assisted mitral valve surgery with traditional human surgery.
A recent study suggests that hospitals have been overusing VTE prophylaxis on patients after major surgery.
A significant number of elderly patients who are discharged from a hospital to a nursing home end up right back in the hospital due to avoidable conditions.
As many as 1000 patients who have suffered harm due in some part to cyber security attacks.
Amazon intends to use its Alexa virtual assistant to help it gain traction in the health care industry.