Medical Error

A medical error refers to a mistake that occurs during healthcare delivery, which can lead to harm to a patient. This can include incorrect diagnoses, wrong medications, surgical errors, or miscommunication among medical staff. While healthcare providers strive for excellence, errors can happen due to factors like overwhelming workloads, lack of information, or faulty systems. Understanding that these errors can impact patient safety is essential for improving healthcare practices and encouraging open communication about mistakes to enhance overall patient care and prevent future occurrences.