Special Editions Archive

It's time for honest discussions about medical care gone wrong. Q&A with Marty Makary, MD, MPH, patient safety advocate and healthcare transparency proponent.

Stop the preventable medical error crisis. How many more patients must die before we decide enough is enough?

My son did not have to die. Learn from the avoidable opioid-induced hypoxia that took his life.

Keep OR floors clear and dry. For the surgical team, safety starts from the ground up.

Spot every sponge. Give your staff the help they need to ensure no object is left behind.

5 keys to a fast and focused MH response. Staff who act quickly and decisively are more likely to save a life.

Pearls for proper patient positioning. Use the right type of equipment for the patient and the procedure to keep your patients safe.

Stay current on electrosurgery. Don't let your patients get burned by energy-based technology.

The finer points of sharps safety. Focus on these 4 areas to reduce risks of cuts and sticks.

Shopping for safer tourniquets. These features help prevent pressure-related injuries and other potentially serious complications.