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A dentist pulled out the wrong tooth, while doctors operated on the incorrect area of a patient's hand in a series of errors at the trust which runs the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The University Hospitals of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, which runs all of the city centre hospitals, has recorded two 'never events' since April.
These are serious blunders which should not occur if all proper procedures are followed, the trust said.
The first involved one patient, who was having multiple teeth removed, enduring an extra tooth at the back of their mouth being taken out unnecessarily. The patient was told about the mistake and offered to have the tooth re-implanted, but this was turned down.
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/NHS-Tr...ooth-medical/story-22015344-detail/story.html
These are serious blunders which should not occur if all proper procedures are followed, the trust said.
The first involved one patient, who was having multiple teeth removed, enduring an extra tooth at the back of their mouth being taken out unnecessarily. The patient was told about the mistake and offered to have the tooth re-implanted, but this was turned down.
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/NHS-Tr...ooth-medical/story-22015344-detail/story.html