Monday, November 3, 2008

Tens of Deaths Annually Due to Mistakes with Medical Apparatus


The Inspectorate of Health (IGZ) says that tens of people die every year due to errors made in the use of medical equipment. Care institutions and their employees are not sufficiently aware of the risks which accompany medical technology. Caretakers who haven’t been trained properly use this equipment. There are also problems with inadequate maintenance.
www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/article1085115.ece/Tientallen_doden_in_zorg_door_fouten_met_apparatuur

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