Anesthesia-Related Deaths Decline: Study

Although recent trends show a decline in anesthesia-related deaths, a study concludes that risks are evolving and both physicians and patients can take steps to reduce injuries. The study got published by the emJournal of Healthcare Risk Management/em. The study, "Analysis of Patient Injury Based on Anesthesiology Closed Claims Data from a Major Malpractice Insurer," is based on 607 anesthesia-related claims reported by The Doctors Company, the nation's largest ...