Medical devices have become prolific and continue to increase in complexity and diversity which will inevitably affect risk. The aim of this UK study conducted by Anthony Brown and with statistical support and guidance from Colin Pritchard, was to investigate the extent to which healthcare professionals' attitudes and perceptions of risk influence the use of medical devices and the efficacy of error reporting.

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