The authors suggest to introduce an extra field in death certificates indicating if it was a medical error, but the responsible parties may not acknowledge mistakes for fear of malpractice suits.
> the responsible parties may not acknowledge mistakes for fear of malpractice suits
Accountability is part of life for everyone; even somene merely licensed to drive goes to jail for hit and run. Accountability is especially to be expected if you are a professional, and especially if you are given the status and pay that goes with holding others' lives in your hands.
Not taking responsibility in these situations should be acrime, IMHO.
The authors suggest to introduce an extra field in death certificates indicating if it was a medical error, but the responsible parties may not acknowledge mistakes for fear of malpractice suits.