Medical system faces its own errors and safety gaps
Washington report on a VA hospital patient safety push highlights bar code medicine checks, error reporting lessons from aviation, and calls for openness to analyze near misses. Experts warn about staffing strains, complex devices, and vast drug options that overwhelm clinicians.
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State Department expels Cuban official over espionage sting
The State Department ordered the expulsion of a Cuban diplomat linked to Cuban-born activity in the United States after an FBI sting. The diplomat, arrested Thursday night, was to depart the country as requested, according to official statements.
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