Americans on Medical Mistakes

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@ix.netcom.com>]

The following was an interesting article, published today on Reuters 
News Service.

>NEW YORK (Reuters) -- More than 100 million Americans may have been
affected by a "medical mistake," either directly or through a loved
one, according to a new Louis Harris & Associates poll. <

However, look at how they compare this issue to "safety" ....

>"The public views health care as moderately safe. Safer than nuclear
power or food handling, but less safe than flying in an airplane,"
Woolley added. <

The public's perception is not going to be swayed .. no matter how 
incorrect that perception is.
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Sandy Perle
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