Most shocking medical mistakes

POSTED: 01:10 PM PDT Jun 15, 2012 

Thousands of patients trust their lives in the hands of medical professionals every day, but even the best doctor or nurse can make a mistake while caring for you or someone you love. Here's a list of 10 shocking medical mistakes and ways to not become a victim.

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1. Treating the wrong patient.

Cause: Hospital staff fails to verify a patient's identity.
Prevention: Before every procedure in the hospital, make sure the staff checks your entire name, date of birth and barcode on your wrist band.

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