Bar Coding in Hospitals

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This paper examines the unfortunate incidences of medical errors in a hospital situation. The paper presents a proposal to increase patient safety with bar coding at the bedside. The paper discusses the relevant statistics of medical mishaps and the ensuing effects on all involved. The paper contends that bar coding is a simple solution to a huge problem, a process which will save lives, promote longevity and quality of life, avoid legal actions, financial losses, reputation and licensure losses.

Outline
Introduction
The Analysis
Iatrogenic Study Comparison
The Reporting
The Drug-Related Morbidity Solution
Bar Coding
Early Compliant Hospitals
The Justification
Summary
Bibliography

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"Patient care and recovery statistics demonstrate that the United States has a medical care system with which Americans are less satisfied than other citizens in developed countries. There are many reasons for this: correlation between health and socioeconomic status; non-universality; federal government is not involved in medical planning although it purchases a large percentage of the 14% health care GNP; lobbying and special interest group interference; and political opposition to restraining medical developments."

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