Special Eurobarometer on Medical Errors

The European Commission carry out the first analysis based on citizens’ perception of medical errors and use the results as a starting point for a more profound approach over the coming years.

This survey deals with the following themes:
• General perception of medical errors
• Experiences of medical errors: familiarity with the topic and concrete experiences
• Practical implications: trust in health care professionals and hospital treatment

This report presents the principal results obtained. Medical errors Eurobarometer 64.1 , 2006