Table 2
Definition of medical error or the terms that should figure in the definition
n
‘Harmful’ for the ‘patient’
15
Doctors' action or inaction
8
Wrong diagnosis
8
Avoidable
7
Lack of means
7
Wrong treatment
7
Forgetfulness
6
Violation or negligence
5
Unintentional
5
Lack of knowledge
4
Near-miss or danger for the patient
4