United States: A medical error costs a hospital $17 million
A 43-year-old American woman was awarded $17 million after a surgical error.
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The fact
The surgeon removed her bladder instead of an ovarian cyst during the procedure.
This verdict highlights the risks of medical errors and their legal consequences.
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Why it matters
Cette affaire met en lumière les conséquences dramatiques des erreurs médicales et le coût financier et humain pour les patients et les systèmes de santé.