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The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

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The Commissioner of Health in New York State wanted to study malpractice litigation in New York. A sample of 31 thousand medical records was drawn from a population of 2.7 million patients who were discharged during the year 2009. The true proportion of malpractice claims filed from the population of 2.7 million patients is a ________.


Definitions:

Jugular Venous Pulsations

Observable pulsations of the jugular vein in the neck, used clinically to assess central venous pressure and heart function.

Sternal Angle

Also known as the Angle of Louis, it is the anatomical landmark formed by the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum, important in thoracic surgery and medicine.

Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart muscle is unable to pump blood as well as it should, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath and fluid build-up.

Percussion of Heart

A diagnostic procedure where the chest is tapped lightly to determine the size and borders of the heart by the sounds produced.

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