医疗差错：一个常见的问题是该重视的时候了

有关医疗差错的报道经常占据报纸的显著位置。但却很少就其发生的可能性或原因进行评论 ,而是设想要是永远不发生该多好 !言外之意是差错越来越常见了。而事实如何呢 ?首先 ,差错总是会发生的。第二 ,虽然一项试验性研究首先尝试着对差错的多少进行量化1,但是未能明确显示在英国常见到何种地步。另外 ,如何表明差错的危险性大小也是一个难点。对于一个失去亲人的人来讲 ,危险性总是意味着百分之百 ,因此对他们说有千分之一的危险性也没有安慰作用。在一个每周将上百万美元花费在买彩票以求中奖的国家里 ,对于风险的概念明显不同。但可以明确…     

Abortion: time to clarify Australia's confusing laws

Australian criminal law is a matter for states and territories. In relation to abortion, many laws are unclear and outdated, and are inconsistent between states and territories. Doctors practise under time constraints and on a case-by-case basis. Most current laws have grey areas that leave doctors vulnerable to accusations, negative publicity and career damage, especially in the case of late abortions. All jurisdictions should follow the Australian Capital Territory's lead in allowing women to access abortion without fear of criminal prosecution. Federal, state and territory governments should introduce a single clear national law on abortion, both in early and late pregnancy.