medical error; medical mistake
Refers to mistakes in medical treatment, diagnosis, or hospital procedures. Commonly used in news and everyday conversation.
その病院で医療ミスがあったと報道された。
It was reported that a medical error occurred at that hospital.
医療ミスを防ぐために、確認作業を徹底している。
We are thorough with verification to prevent medical mistakes.
Compound of 医療 (medical care) and ミス (mistake, from English 'miss').