Close to one-third of Oregonians have experience with medical errors like incorrectly prescribed medication or botched surgeries, but providers often failed to adequately inform them of their errors, according to a new report. The survey found that 30% of Oregonians have reported experiencing some form of medical harm in the past few years, whether that involved their own care or “someone close to them.” Medical harm is a broad category that can encompass a wide variety of improper practices or mistakes by doctors and medical providers, which may spiral into further inaccurate treatment plans. The new research from the state’s patient safety commission did not just track hospital facilities, and it avoids spelling out specific anecdotes or instances of provider error. The latter program allows Oregon health care facilities to voluntarily provide details about serious patient harm and strategies to avoid errors in the future. The patient safety commission conducted the review with support from Portland-based DHM Research, which has also provided insight into issues such as Oregon’s transportation, education and housing infrastructure.