Studies Show That Poor Communication Was the Root of Over

question 75

True/False

Studies show that poor communication was the root of over 60 percent of reported medical errors that led to serious physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death.

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Definitions:

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that form part of the filtration barrier in the glomerulus.

Glomerular Capillaries

A network of small blood vessels in the kidneys that are involved in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Detrusor Muscle

A smooth muscle layer of the bladder wall that contracts during urination to expel urine.