Medical Errors

noun a mistake or inaccuracy

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adjective none

adverb none

pronoun none

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conjunction none

interjection none

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• The error in the data analysis was due to a miscalculation in the formula.
• I made an error when I entered the wrong number in the spreadsheet.
• I totally goofed up and made a big error on that report.
• His decision to trust her was an error that would come back to haunt him.

adjective able to be justified or forgiven; pardonable

• Although his behavior was not ideal, it was excusable given the circumstances.
• I know you're upset, but his lateness is excusable this time.
• It's totally excusable that you forgot to bring your homework.
• Her actions were excusable in the eyes of the law.

noun a lack of attention or care; a mistake made through lack of attention

• The mistake was a result of inadvertence on the part of the employee.
• I think the error was just a case of inadvertence, nothing intentional.
• Oops, that was a total inadvertence on my part.
• Inadvertence is like a silent thief, stealing away our attention without us realizing.

noun an unfortunate accident or mistake

• The company issued a formal apology after the mishap with the product delivery.
• I can't believe the mishap caused such a big mess at the event.
• That mishap was a total fail, dude.
• Her heart felt like it had been through a mishap when she found out the truth.

adjective not done on purpose; accidental

• The unintentional error in the report was quickly rectified by the team.
• I made an unintentional mistake on the project, but I fixed it right away.
• I accidentally sent an unintentional text to my ex, oops!
• His unintentional slip of the tongue revealed more than he intended.

noun an event that should never occur, especially in a medical setting

• A never event is a serious medical error that should never happen in a healthcare setting.
• Dropping a surgical instrument inside a patient is considered a never event.
• Messing up a simple procedure like giving the wrong medication is a total never event.
• Forgetting your best friend's birthday is a social never event that you should never let happen.

adverb Accidently is an adverb that describes how something is done unintentionally or by mistake.

• She accidently spilled coffee on her white blouse during the meeting.
• I accidently bumped into my friend at the grocery store.
• I totally accidently double-booked myself for two parties on Saturday night.
• He accidently stepped on her toes while dancing, but she didn't mind.