Reducing Medical Errors - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore a comprehensive TEDMED conference talk on reducing medical errors in healthcare. Delve into the complex, persistent challenges affecting millions of lives and impacting America's well-being. Examine the multifaceted nature of medical errors, including their social, economic, and psychological roots. Gain insights into patient safety, malpractice insurance, and the importance of collaboration in healthcare. Discover how other industries approach safety and the role of technology in medicine. Investigate the complexities of modern healthcare organizations and the impact on medical students. Learn about infection prevention, patient types, and the challenges of depersonalization in medicine. Understand the mission of TEDMED's Great Challenges Program in providing an unbiased, inclusive view of these intricate issues.

Introduction
Patient safety
Misfires
State of Medical Errors
Malpractice Insurance
Sanctuary
Collaborate
The real challenge
An anecdote from Europe
Lack of physician engagement
Patient safety language
Infection prevention
CUS
Technology
Safety in Other Industries
Complexity in Medicine
Depersonalization in Medicine
Technology in Medicine
Patient Types
Complex Organizations
Medical Students