Pediatrics

Study shows medication errors lead to child fatalities

(Medical Xpress)—Serious errors administering drugs to children are occurring frequently due to workload, distraction and ineffective communication, according to a new study exploring the relationship between the nursing ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Child psychologist offers holiday tips for unruly kids

The holiday season can be particularly over-stimulating for young children, what with more pressure-packed traveling, shopping and even church-going.  Boston University child psychologist Dr. Jonathan Comer offers parents ...

Surgery

Evidence supports premise: OR distractions up surgical errors

(HealthDay)—Typical operating room distractions and interruptions (ORDIs) potentially increase the likelihood of surgical errors among surgical trainees, according to a study published in the November issue of the Archives ...

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