> The Canadian Patient Safety Institute has issued new guidelines which observers have called a major step forward in quality of care. Article [1]
> The main ingredient in the recently recalled heparin batch wasn't tainted by accident--it was actually altered on purpose, though officials don't know if it was intended to cause harm or deaths. Article [2]
> A cancer patient had the wrong kidney removed at a Minnesota hospital this week. Article [3]
> HealthSouth has gotten a credit upgrade from ratings firm Moody's, but there's still a lot of questions hanging over its future. FierceHealthFinance [4]
And Finally... Why go to all of that trouble just to get a free taco? Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://www.thestar.com/living/article/347161
[2] http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-fda0319,0,427450.story
[3] http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/16769816.html
[4] http://www.fiercehealthfinance.com/story/healthsouth-gets-credit-upgrade-but-questions-remain/2008-03-19
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080320/ap_on_fe_st/odd_taco_crime;_ylt=AjdkrAYSRC5KZ4xWUqJ0ZBms0NUE