To Err Is Human A Patient Safety Documentary

The 3 leading cause of death in the United States is its own health care system 17 million Americans experience a preventable mistake during medical care and these mistakes lead to many as 440000 deaths annually Directed by the son of late patient safety pioneer Dr John M Eisenberg To Err Is Human is an indepth documentary about this silent epidemic and those working quietly behind the scenes to create a new age of patient safety Through interviews with leaders in healthcare footage of realworld efforts leading to safer care and one familys compelling journey from victim to empowerment the film provides a unique look at the future of our healthcare systems ongoing fight against preventable harm