The Right to Make Mistakes: How the Human Factor, Algorithms, and Society Are Transforming Modern Medicine
Year: 2026
Type: book
Abstract: Title: The Right to Error: How the Human Factor, Algorithms, and Society Transform Modern Medicine Author: Viktoriya Hudziak (ORCID: 0009-0000-4863-2750) Publication Year: 2026 Language: Ukrainian (with English metadata/abstract) Keywords: Medical Errors, Patient Safety, Cognitive Biases in Medicine, Health Law, E-Health, Second Victim Syndrome, Reproductive Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Abstract / Description This comprehensive book explores the complex nature of medical errors, framing them not as individual failures, but as systemic issues intertwined with human psychology, modern digital algorithms, and societal expectations. Moving away from a culture of blame, the text advocates for a culture of safety where errors are openly analyzed to make medical care safer. The publication addresses contemporary challenges in the healthcare system, including the enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme wartime conditions, and the rapid digitalization of medicine through Electronic Healthcare Systems (eHealth), telemedicine, and artificial intelligence. By dissecting the boundaries between "innocent" mistakes and professional negligence, the author provides a vital framework for understanding medical liability, psychological resilience, and systemic reform. Key Highlights & Core Themes Philosophy and Nature of Errors: Differentiates between "innocent" (honest mistakes born of objective limitations) and "guilty" (negligence) medical errors. It examines the psychological barriers doctors face when admitting mistakes and emphasizes that errors are an inevitable part of medical practice. Clinical Diagnostics and Cognitive Traps: Analyzes how cognitive biases have evolved in the digital age. It explores the "Digital Algorithmic-Cognitive Matrix," detailing how human decision-making interacts with AI alerts, structured electronic records, and digital momentum, leading to modern diagnostic traps. Specific Clinical Scenarios: Provides detailed case studies from reproductive surgery, obstetrics, and gynecology, highlighting these fields as high-risk zones for litigation due to high emotional tension and the dualism of treating both mother and fetus. Legal Defense and Crisis Management: Offers practical, step-by-step algorithms for medical professionals facing legal summons, criminal proceedings, or media scrutiny. It details how to properly utilize medical documentation as the primary legal defense. Psychological Support: Deeply explores the "Second Victim Syndrome," addressing the profound psychological trauma doctors experience during lawsuits or online cyberbullying. It outlines scientifically backed strategies for emotional self-regulation and professional recovery. Societal Impact: Deconstructs common myths propagated by the media and patients—such as equating unavoidable lethal outcomes with medical negligence. It advocates for media literacy, pre-trial dispute resolution commissions, and comprehensive professional liability insurance.
Author: Hudziak, Viktoriya
Language: Ukrainian
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7203569386