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Extending Brady Background Checks Opposed

Article Abstract:

Professors of law, economics, criminology, and criminal justice who attended a conference hosted by Academics for the Second Amendment in 1998 agreed that a total ban on guns would do more harm than good. Some studies in communities with strict gun control laws have found no decrease in homicide rates. While law-abiding citizens have to apply for permits and submit to background checks, criminals can buy guns on the street. Only persons convicted of a felony or several misdemeanors should be prohibited from buying handguns. Law-abiding citizens need firearms to protect themselves from people and governments. In the 20th Century, 116 million people were murdered by their government.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Gun control

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Promoting Patient Safety by Preventing Medical Error

Article Abstract:

Several organizations are working to prevent medical errors by analyzing systems rather than blaming physicians. Other industries have found that errors are usually created by poorly designed systems rather than incompetent people. A systems analysis can identify potential errors before they happen. Organizations involved in this effort include the National Patient Safety Foundation at the American Medical Association, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine Safety Program, the Patient Safety Improvement Initiative of the Veterans Health Administration and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Editorial, Usage, Systems analysis

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Medical Errors vs Medical Injuries: Physicians Seek to Prevent Both

Article Abstract:

A medical injury may not necessarily be caused by a medical error and not all medical errors result in injury. Although it may not always be possible to prevent medical errors, it may be possible to prevent the consequences of a medical error.

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