This Week’s Medical Mistakes from Around the World: Asking “Why?” Instead of “Who?”

Each week, I keep an eye out for stories that help us learn–and teach–about the systemic nature of mistakes in healthcare. Well, actually Google keeps an eye and sends me “Google Alert” email summaries with links. I highlight cases like these not to assign blame or to disparage an industry, but to highlight what needs fixing–and is fixable. This week, two troubling incidents from India and Hong Kong reveal deeper truths about systems, safety, and … Continue reading This Week’s Medical Mistakes from Around the World: Asking “Why?” Instead of “Who?”