Table 4. The common causes of medical errors in Kuwait.
| Main Cause of MEs | n (%) | *Other causes of MEs | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscommunication between patients & HCPs | 124 (62.7) | High workload | 23 (11.6) |
| Miscommunication between HCPs | 70 (35.4) | Stress & long duty hours | 19 (9.5) |
| Lack of rest breaks for HCPs | 59 (30.0) | Lack of electronic systems | 19 (9.5) |
| Others | 30 (15.3) | Diagnosis / efficiency of doctors | 17 (8.5) |
| Lack of attention / carelessness | 17 (8.5) | ||
| Untrained personnel | 16 (8.0) | ||
| Ignoring / Negligence | 16 (8.0) | ||
| Lack of national prescribing guidelines | 8 (4.0) | ||
| Lack of experienced administrative workers | 7 (3.5) |
* Open ended responses