Table-I.
Types of medical errors.
| Medical Errors | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Serious medical error | 18% |
| Minor medical error | 48% |
| Near misses | 19% |
| Never encountered medical error | 2% |
| Not mentioned type of error but mentioned cause and effect | 13% |
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