Oregon commission finds lack of transparency in patient harm reporting: 4 notes

The Oregon Patient Safety Commission found that 30% of state residents have experienced some form of medical error or harm in the past few years. The report is based on survey responses of 1,041 individuals gathered in March. The commission — which was created in 2003 by the state legislature to advocate for patient safety — said it is the first comprehensive review of post-pandemic patient safety data in the state. 

Here are four things to know: 1. About 52% of patient-reported medical harm incidents occurred in a hospital setting, 31% in primary or specialty doctor offices, 7% in urgent care and 6% in nursing homes.  2. Patients expressed desire to be informed about errors and receive an apology promptly, but only a third reported receiving such a response. Fifty-five percent who experi