Isles lag in patient surgery safety

Hawaii has the fewest deaths from cancer of the breast and prostrate, a survey finds

By Kristen Consillio

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 13, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii is the second worst in the nation for patient safety during hospital surgeries but has the lowest number of breast and prostate cancer deaths, according to a recent federal government report on health care quality.</p>
<p>The 2011 National Healthcare Quality Report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service ranked each state based on whether recommended care practices were used.</p>
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Hawaii is the second worst in the nation for patient safety during hospital surgeries but has the lowest number of breast and prostate cancer deaths, according to a recent federal government report on health care quality.

The 2011 National Healthcare Quality Report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service ranked each state based on whether recommended care practices were used. Login for more...