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Patient Mortality Rate is Higher Overnights and on Weekends



Statistical study of the deaths in Intensive Care Units
(ICU) has revealed that over-nights and weekends are the ''peak time'' for
hospital deaths. 8-year records from 41 Australian Hospitals were reviewed for
the same. The revelations are significant as it indicates the seriousness of
injuries that people suffer beyond business hours...Read More

Posted on : Monday, March 21, 2011 7:24 AM
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What they need to find out is the reason behind this result. Why is there a higher mortality rate overnight and on weekends? Is it because of the lack of medical personnels? Or whatever the reason may be. They should look into that.
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