The National Vital Statistics Report stated in 2006 that roughly 2,420,000 Americans died and 90,000 of those (or 3.7%) died of medical error in a hospital.
The National Vital Statistics Report stated in 2006 that roughly 2,420,000 Americans died and 90,000 of those (or 3.7%) died of medical error in a hospital.
That is an outstanding amount of deaths because of medical errors. That’s probably why medical malpractice insurance is through the roof.