When bad medical technology comes along, doctors use certain points to to determine that.

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Today on the Top 5 at 7:45, I'll highlight 5 points that help doctors and specialists to make these determinations.

  1. It has resulted in injury or death
  2. Occurs frequently
  3. Can affect a large number of people
  4. Has been widely publicized
  5. There must be steps that hospitals can take to lessen the risks

The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekdays with me, Gary Freeman and sponsored by First Education Federal Credit Union.

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