There is a serious risk of human error in the checking, documentation and administration of treatments of patients in hospital. The Serious Hazards Of Transfusion (SHOT) reports show that each year in the UK, the biggest cause of death from blood transfusion is giving the wrong blood to the wrong patient.
This comedy training video/CD ROM starring Hugh Laurie and Imelda Staunton illustrates how the main types of error may occur, and emphasises the range of staff involved in the transfusion process.
