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Children more at risk from adverse events
Children in hospitals often experience adverse patient safety events such as medical injuries or errors in the course of their care, new research shows. -
Long hours, nursing fatigue put patients at risk
A major nationwide study has found that the long hours worked by hospital staff nurses may have adverse effects on patient safety. -
Stolen info results in first HIPAA-related conviction
The U.S. Attorneys office in Western District of Washington state has announced that Richard W. Gibson, 42, of SeaTac, WA, pleaded guilty in federal court in Seattle to wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information for economic gain. The case is the first criminal conviction related to the health information privacy provisions of HIPAA that became effective in April 2003. -
Legal Review & Commentary - Failure to properly treat a puncture wound results in leg amputation, brain damage: $7.1M settlement
This case highlights the problems that can stem from traumatic lacerations, a common childhood injury. -
Audio conference: Including children in clinical research
Thomson American Health Consultants is offering an audio conference with the information necessary to help you recognize the ethical and regulatory issues related to working with children in clinical trials. -
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