The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

question 104

Short Answer

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 2010.The proportion of malpractice claims filed from the sample of 31 thousand patients is a .

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Definitions:

Centrifuge

A device that spins containers at high speed to separate substances of different densities.

Transfusion Reactions

Adverse reactions that may occur during or after a blood transfusion, including allergic reactions, febrile responses, and more severe complications like acute hemolytic reactions.

Hemoglobinuria

The presence of free hemoglobin in the urine; a rare condition caused by transfusion reactions, malaria, drug reactions, snake bites, or severe burns.

Myoglobinuria

The presence of myoglobin in the urine; can be caused by injured or damaged muscle tissue.