Your Hospital May Be Hazardous To Your Health
As part of our ongoing investigation into patient safety, ProPublica reporters Marshall Allen and Olga Pierce produced this interactive story in collaboration with PBS Frontline and Ocupop during a May 11-16 hackathon.
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Why Patient Harm Is One of the Leading Causes of Death in America
Dr. Marty Makary, author of the new book, "Unaccountable," explains why patient harm persists and what can be done about it. More »
What a New Doctor Learned About Medical Mistakes From Her Mom's Death
Dr. Elaine Goodman says hospital culture has to embrace the notion that reporting and tracking medical errors are a positive, not punitive, step: “It’s not enough just to have caring, qualified people to keep the patient safe.”More »
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updates since last visitThe Story Behind Our Hospital Interactive
In a five-day hackathon, ProPublica and PBS Frontline team up to create an interactive story exploring six myths about hospitals and patient safety.
When Harm in the Hospital Follows You Home
It's estimated that more than a million people per year suffer infections, medical mistakes and other harm in the hospital. But even if patients are lucky enough to physically recover, their lives may never be the same.
A Patient’s Guide: How To Stay Safe In a Hospital
Checklists have become more common in the operating room. Now, there’s one for patients and families, too.
What a New Doctor Learned About Medical Mistakes From Her Mom’s Death
Dr. Elaine Goodman says hospital culture has to embrace the notion that reporting and tracking medical errors are a positive, not punitive, step: “It’s not enough just to have caring, qualified people to keep the patient safe.”
How You Can Help ProPublica Cover Patient Safety
More than 1,300 people — patients, doctors, nurses — have joined our Facebook group to debate causes and solutions to the problem of patients being harmed while receiving care.
Resource: Three Ways To Tell Your Patient Harm Story
People often tell us they wish a journalist would tell their story. We can’t get to every one – but there are ways to tell your story on your own.
New York’s Ongoing Blackout: Hospitals in Lower Manhattan
There is no firm timetable on the return of some of New York's largest hospitals. And concern is rising that the patchwork system can't last for long.
NYU Hospital’s Backup System Undone by Key Part in Flooded Basement
Hospital official explains how move to rooftop generators failed to prevent failure of backup power during Hurricane Sandy
In Hurricane’s Wake, Decisions Not to Evacuate Hospitals Raise Questions
Lessons learned in previous disasters help avert immediate catastrophe, yet, as a reporter looks on, health officials struggle to deal with glitches and unforeseen dangers.
Why Do Hospital Generators Keep Failing?
The power failure at New York University Langone Medical Center during Hurricane Sandy shows that hospitals still may not be doing enough to prepare for disasters.
What a Failed Vegas Sex Pill and The Meningitis Outbreak Have In Common
Drugs produced at ‘compounding’ pharmacies — like the steroids suspected of 15 meningitis deaths — are exempt from the safety checks that mass-produced pharmaceuticals receive.
Are High-Volume Dental Chains Exploiting Kids on Medicaid?
As part of our ongoing interest in patient safety, we occasionally interview other journalists who’ve examined health care quality.
Why Patients Don’t Report Medical Errors
Patient safety flaws remain hidden if no one finds out about them. Now, a federal health care quality agency is planning a new effort to encourage disclosure of medical mistakes.
Discover The Quality of Nursing Homes Near You
Easily search nursing home inspection reports nationwide, with our updated app.
How You Can Help ProPublica Investigate Health Care Quality
Be part of the patient safety conversation, get regular updates and share stories or views
Resource: What To Do If You’ve Suffered Harm
Six recommended steps to take if you've suffered harm in a medical facility.
A Costly Equation: Medical Dollars Wasted Are Greater Than the U.S. Defense Budget
New report analyzes the cost of medical waste in America.
Resource: Dealing With The Media
A patient safety advocate shares lessons she’s learned about journalism with others who have suffered medical harm.
Why Patient Harm Is One of the Leading Causes of Death in America
In his new book, surgeon Marty Makary gives his thoughts on why patient harm persists, and what to do about it. He sat down with us for a Q&A.
Resource: Finding Unexpected Allies
How a mother whose child died from medical error moved beyond her pain to protect other patients.
Author: Health Care Reform Is No Solution to Patient Harm
Patient safety advocate Rosemary Gibson thinks the too-big-to-fail health care industry lacks accountability and a forceful mandate to improve.
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