Here are the five most common types:
1. Patient death — 54.4 percent
2. Unexpected additional care — 26.4 percent
3. Permanent loss of function — 8.3 percent
4. Psychological impact — 3.3 percent
5. Severe temporary harm — 3.2 percent
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