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FDA addresses medical device safety issues

On Behalf of Britcher Leone, LLC | Sep 13, 2013 | Patient Safety

Many medical devices involve embedded computer systems that are vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches - like computer viruses and malware. Of course, for New Jersey consumers this may present privacy concerns, but many people may be less aware that lax cybersecurity...

Patient Safety Requires High Index of Suspicion For Errors

On Behalf of Britcher Leone, LLC | Oct 3, 2012 | Patient Safety

To improve patient safety, doctors, nurses and all healthcare personnel must have a high index of suspicion for errors, reports a recent Medication Safety Alert in the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Each person on the team must anticipate and investigate the...

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FDA addresses medical device safety issues

Patient Safety Requires High Index of Suspicion For Errors

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