Hi, my name is Giovanna, I live in Vancouver B.C. and want to make a documentary on "Preventable Medical Errors in Hospitals." If there are any of you out there who have suffered an adverse event in a Canadian or American hospital, a Care Facility, or someone you know died as a result of an adverse event or medical error, I want to hear from you. I am looking for people to share their stories. Have you had an emotionally bad experience with your Doctor or healthcare provider? If so, I want to hear your story. Please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in confidence or post your story on my blog.

An "Adverse Event" or "Medical Error" is defined as: "an unintended injury or complication which results in disability, death or prolonged hospital stay and is caused by health care management rather than the patient’s underlying condition".

The first national study of patient safety in Canadian hospitals estimates that 7.5 per cent of people hospitalized in Canada have experienced an adverse event as a result of their care...

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