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In Depth (Hospitals and Medical Mistakes) #701445

NBC Evening News for Friday, May 10, 2002
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(New York: Jim Avila) The risks of medical mistakes due to insufficient staff at hospitals examined; details given of accusations of an infection problem at Mount Sinai Medical Center. [Toby Stein's father Stanley STEIN - reads Toby's letter.] [Toby's mother Caroline STEIN - says she should not have been responsible for medical equipment problems.] [New York Health Commissioner Antonia NOVELLO - says the quality of aftercare at Mount Sinai Hospital was "worrisome."]

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(Washington: Robert Hager) Ways for patients to find the best hospitals and doctors when seeking treatment examined. [Cancer patient Madaline WINKLES - says there are many decisions a patient must make.] [Healthgrades.com Kerry HICKS - says it is easier to do research for buying a car than for finding a surgeon.] [Institute for Healthcare Improvement Dr. Donald BERWICK - says patients should expect more, know more, and ask more.]

Reporter(s):
Avila, Jim;
Brokaw, Tom;
Hager, Robert
Duration:
00:04:40

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