Remaking American Medicine(2006)
Overview
Examining the quality crisis in our health-care system and exploring innovative solutions, this four-part PBS documentary provides a comprehensive look at the state of medicine in America today. Topics include patient safety, medical and medication mistakes, hospital-acquired infections, family-centered care and effective management of chronic disease. Moving personal stories highlight the problems and the people who are working to solve them.
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4 episodes • 2006
Miniseries
4 episodes • 2006
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silent Killer | Oct 5, 2006 | 0.0 |
| 2 | First Do No Harm | Oct 12, 2006 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Stealth Epidemic | Oct 19, 2006 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Hand in Hand | Oct 26, 2006 | 0.0 |
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