Table 5. The potential impact of medical errors.
| ME impact | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Death of patient | 41 (20.8) |
| Side effect to the patient | 64 (32.1) |
| Hospital (re)-admission treatment | 66 (33.3) |
| No negative effects | 70 (35.2) |
| Other | 5 (2.5) |
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