A checklist provides a frame work and initiates brief discussion about the case, expected difficulties and plan of action to deal with complication or difficult situations. In the previous article, we discussed about human factors as one of the most important reasons for errors. An individual is aware of his/her immediate surroundings but not about…

In the last article, I wrote the story of Richie Williams and his doctor Dr Lee. Richie was wrongly injected vincristine intrathecally (in the spinal space). Richie lost his life. Dr. Lee committed suicide later. Both were the victims of medical accidents. The first victim was the patient and the relatives and the second victim…