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one in ten at risk whilst in hospital according to study

 

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3rd December 2007

Study from York University suggests 90,000 deaths may result from NHS negligence
 

According to a new study, up to 90,000 people may die as a result of hospital errors every year.

 

One in ten patients are harmed whilst in hospital and as many as 20,000 die from blood clots alone. These frightening statistics were the result of an in depth study by York University.

 

Other areas of concern included:

 

A surge in hospital acquired infections such as MRSA or CDifficile

Complications arising during or after surgery

Incorrect diagnoses

Pressure ulcers following a sustained period in bed

Drug or pharmacy complications

Unplanned re-admissions

 

This comes at a time when may industry insiders are bemoaning the rise in medical negligence claims against the NHS. There is little doubt however that standards must be raised if this kind of bad press is to be avoided.