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NPSA reports rise in medical negligence incidents
A new report by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has revealed a rise in the number of medical negligence incidents occurring from improper drug administration.

Figures from the new Safety in Doses study show that the number of medication incidents reported in England and Wales increased in 2007 to 86,085.

This is in comparison to the 64,678 incidents reported the previous year.

Moreover, 100 of the recorded incidents proved to have serious or fatal health repercussions for the patients concerned, with mistakes in administration and prescription accounting for the majority of cases.

The NPSA suggested that the figures demonstrated the improved nature of the NHS's reporting infrastructures, stating that the figures would aid medical practitioners in improving future health provision.

Liberal Democrat health spokesman Norman Lamb underlined the need for improvements, highlighting the fact that almost £1 billion is paid in compensation annually to clinical negligence victims for damages and loss of earnings.

He said: "We have to ensure that robust systems are in place that minimise risks and prioritise patient safety."ADNFCR-2347-ID-19346888-ADNFCR
 

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