Complexity Bias in the Prevention of Iatrogenic Injury

Iatrogenic injury is a subject of great concern, fueled, in part, by research finding that medical error as the third leading cause of death worldwide.1,2 The US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reported a 13% decrease between 2014 and 2017 across major patient safety events, most of which are related to iatrogenic injury in patients with complex conditions. These reductions in infections and injuries have saved $7.7 billion and averted 20,500 deaths.3

Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - February 1, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: William V. Padula, David G. Armstrong, Dana P. Goldman Tags: Perspective and controversy Source Type: research