Ending the blame game; an open constructive approach is the better way to improve patient safety

Article Abstract:

The complexities inherent in the American medical care system often threaten patient safety, and constant litigation seeking to recoup excessive damages due to accidental error only feeds the cycle of blame. The American Medical Association's National Patient Safety Foundation seeks to enunciate the message that medical care and practice is an ever-evolving process, subject to accidents and better served through honest examination of those mistakes than through the cycle of litigation.

Health Care, Health aspects, Health care industry, Medical care, Quality management, Medical care quality, Patients, National Patient Safety Foundation

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Guidelines right road for AMA

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) provides a valuable service by providing physicians with guidelines for the prevention and treatment of common public health problems. The AMA's guidelines, on such topics as HIV and domestic violence, provide credible information and are distributed to all physicians, not just AMA members. However, only 20%-25% of physicians reported using the HIV guidelines, but that still represents a good result for the AMA's efforts.

Public Health Care, Physicians, Medical professions, Information services, Public health

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Medicine adds to debate on late-term abortion: ACOG draws fire for saying procedure 'may' be best option for some

Article Abstract:

Organized medicine is studying the controversial late-term abortion procedure to determine if it is morally and ethically justified. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has drawn criticism for saying that the procedure may be the best option in limited cases. The American Medical Association will conduct further research before issuing its recommendation.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Surgical Procedures NEC, Abortion & Civil Rights NEC, Surgery, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, Trade associations, Abortion, Civil rights, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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