Two cancer patients at Burgos Hospital die due to human error

Human error has led to the deaths of two cancer patients at Burgos Hospital. The mistake, made during the preparation of a treatment, has also affected three other patients, one of whom is hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU), hospital sources confirmed to EFE. The Castile and León Health Department has taken responsibility for the error, the same sources stated. The incident occurred during the Christmas holidays. Specifically, the error took place during the preparation of the dose administered to these patients, and the hospital maintains that there is no risk to other patients undergoing treatment there. Hospital management also acknowledges the error, without pointing to any staff member as responsible. A review of protocols is underway.

In total, the treatment error has affected five patients, two of whom have died, one is in the ICU, a fourth is in a regular ward, and the fifth has already been discharged. The Burgos Hospital has indicated that as soon as they became aware of the situation, an internal investigation was launched to clarify the facts, and that operating protocols have been reviewed to prevent further risks and minimize the possibility of human error. They also stated that they have been in contact with the families and patients at all times and have been "transparent with them in providing information and appropriate explanations," in addition to making the hospital's resources and legal services available to them.