Fehler und Ethik in der Medizin

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This work examines errors in medicine and ethics through a comprehensive exploration of their development and implications. It begins with historical context, discussing the significance of medical errors, including unintentional foreign bodies left during surgeries and the importance of counting controls as preventive measures. The text addresses medication errors and adverse drug events, as well as potential shortcomings in patient rights legislation. The discussion progresses to interdisciplinary contributions that promote a productive approach to errors, emphasizing the need for reflection on treatment mistakes as collective responsibility. Proactive error culture is presented as a cornerstone of clinical risk management, illustrated by examples from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The impact of hierarchical structures on error occurrence is also analyzed, alongside the role of simulation-based education in enhancing patient safety and ethical standards. The work further explores access to patient safety and responsibility in medical education. Reflections on errors, guilt, and forgiveness are included, alongside insights from film examples. The international perspective on medical errors is enriched by case studies from various countries, including the U.S., New Zealand, South Africa, Croatia, and Turkey, offering a broad view of how different cultures handle malpractice and patient safety. The compilation conclu