I think I'll pass, thank you, given that this film appears to be promoting the myth that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the US and uses the most inflated figure I've seen, 440,000 per year.https://twitter.com/ToErrIsHumanDoc/status/972509973036044288 …
Getting an accurate number is important, but whether it is 48k, 98k, 250k, 440k, it is a lot. Clearly more are harmed than need be. Argument over the “actual number” is less important than making this issue known, highlighting efforts to fix it, and showcasing empowered patients.
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In what way have you shown that getting an accurate number was important to you ?
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Oh, please. Now you're insulting my intelligence. YOU are the one focusing on a number by featuring the 440K number so prominently in your advertising. It's an outlier, and not by a little, but you've focused your advertising on it on your Twitter and website.pic.twitter.com/hTsgBZ3vLZ
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Our synopsis provided a better picture of what the film is about as a whole. Our header photo and mention of the 440k number is intended to provide people with a snapshot reference that is publicly available and frequently sourced, whether it is a consensus or not.
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Our goal is to bring an under-discussed issue to the forefront. Marketing the film using a statistic that is referenced in many places is an entry point for many to learn more about the issue. The debate over what number is accurate is important, but not our focus.
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