A blank incident report that taught a ward to stay silent and cost patients
A 2018 survey reveals 95% of NHS doctors fear medical errors, with nearly half practicing defensive medicine. This fear reshapes patient care.
A blank incident report that taught a ward to stay silent and cost patients
This episode explores the widespread fear of medical error within the National Health Service, where 95% of doctors reported being afraid. We examine how this fear impacts patient care and the institutional mechanisms of blame.
Person: Mary Douglas
Date: 2018
Location: National Health Service (NHS)
Topic: Defensive medicine
Status: Unanswered question
- A 2018 survey of 7,887…
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