Patients' and their companions' attitudes towards medical errors at Ibn Sina Clinic - Benghazi City (a descriptive cross-sectional study)

Abstract

Medical errors pose major health and legal challenges. This study assessed patients’ attitudes toward medical errors at Ibn Sina Hospital and examined their relationship with gender and educational level. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1000 participants using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test (p < 0.05).Results showed that 63.3% did not report medical errors, while 36.7% reported them sometimes or frequently. Significant associations were found between educational level and reporting (p < 0.001), and between gender and expected reaction (p < 0.05) The study highlights the need to strengthen patient safety and improve clear. reporting mechanisms.