In the news: Charges against nurse igniting a debate This case — involving Wisconsin nurse Julie Thao — is still referenced in debates about whether medical professionals should face criminal charges for unintentional errors. A Fatal Medication Error — and a Criminal Charge It sure is easier to think that medical mistakes are as simple as one person being criminal, or negligent, or incompetent. Let’s assume it’s that easy to assign blame to one individual … Continue reading Should Nurses Be Jailed for Medical Mistakes? Blame, Systems, and Patient Safety