Which Statement Is True Regarding Medical Errors in the United

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding medical errors in the United States?

• A) Medical errors lead to a significant number of deaths each year; many are preventable.
• B) Medical errors previously had been a major concern, but effective government policies have reduced the number substantially.
• C) Most medical errors occur in the older adult population.
• D) Recent efforts by hospitals to reduce errors have shown dramatically positive results.

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