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SoftTalkeryesterday at 4:38 PM1 replyview on HN

Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death. It's a real catch-22. If you're under medical care for something serious, there's a real chance that someone will make a mistake that kills you.


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sarchertechyesterday at 5:39 PM

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking-health/m...

The numbers that you see quoted are almost certainly wildly exaggerated.