Brussels, 15/12/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 15 December, the European Commission adopted a communication and draft recommendation from the Council that aims to raise awareness in member states and health care services about the need to fight against healthcare associated infections caused by incorrect or delayed diagnoses; surgical errors and medication related errors.
Each year, in the EU, between 8% and 12% of patients admitted to hospitals suffer harm from the healthcare they...