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THE #3 LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES IS ITS OWN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Medical mistakes lead to as many as 440,000 preventable deaths every year. To Err Is Human is an in-depth documentary about this silent epidemic and those working quietly behind the scenes to create a new age of patient safety.

 Through interviews with leaders in healthcare, footage of real-world efforts leading to safer care, and one family’s compelling journey from victim to empowerment, the film provides a unique look at our healthcare system’s ongoing fight against preventable harm.

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“On the cutting edge for making changes in our healthcare system.”

- Donna Shalala (Secretary of Health and Human Services, 1993-2001)

“We invest tens of billions to find cures for disease, but barely a fraction of that to find cures for this killer. This important documentary conveys just how big a mistake that is. It also shows how we can do better.”

- Atul Gawande (Surgeon, Writer, Public Health Researcher)

“The message is gripping and the stories beautifully told. Watch and you will be compelled to act.”

- Risa Lavizzo-Mourey (President Emerita, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

“This movie is a powerful assessment of the state of medical error and patient safety in the US: the problem, the history, the solutions, and the haunting human impact. 

- Helen Haskell (Founder of Mothers Against Medical Error)

“I wish every student and health care professional could see this movie. It does an amazing job of emphasizing the critical importance of patient safety.” 

- Debra Bakerjian, (UC Davis School of Nursing)

"This thoughtful, inspiring film casts a spotlight on the urgent need for the medical profession to become more transparent and communicative. To Err Is Human is a critical reminder that being a patient is itself a high-risk undertaking. In many cases individuals end up fighting powerful systems on their own, and more involvement with health-care frequently does not translate to better health. Too often it's just the opposite. "

  • James Hamblin, Physician, Author, Senior Editor at The Atlantic