Medical error rates by site
| Site averages | No. of sites | Mean site average (%) | Minimum (n) | Maximum (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | ||||
| Agreement | 16 | 35.4 | 11.5% (26) | 59.3% (27) |
| Total medical error rate | 16 | 39.7 | 25.0% (60) | 66.7% (6) |
| Potential undertreatment rate | 16 | 1.3 | 0.0% (24) | 3.8% (26) |
| Potential overtreatment rate | 16 | 38.4 | 21.7% (60) | 66.7% (6) |
| Potential overtreatment in ‘comfort’ only rate | 16 | 7.0 | 0.0% (27) | 23.3% (30) |
| Family members | ||||
| Agreement | 14 | 31.2 | 0.0% (11) | 70.6% (17) |
| Total medical error rate | 14 | 47.6 | 19.0% (21) | 81.8% (11) |
| Potential undertreatment rate | 14 | 2.8 | 0.0% (11) | 8.7% (23) |
| Potential overtreatment rate | 14 | 44.9 | 14.3% (21) | 81.8% (11) |
| Potential overtreatment in ‘comfort’ only rate | 14 | 3.4 | 0.0% (11) | 13.0% (23) |
n, the number of respondents from the site with minimal or maximal value.