May 1, 2024
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Medical errors encompass preventable adverse effects of healthcare. They are a global patient safety concern, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, healthcare systems, and society as a whole. Understanding medical errors is essential for preventing them and ensuring the safety of patients.
Causes of Medical Errors
Medical errors can result from a variety of factors, including:
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Reading list
We've selected six books
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learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Medical Errors.
This landmark report from the Institute of Medicine was the first to quantify the problem of medical errors in the United States. It has had a profound impact on the way that we think about and approach patient safety.
By Atul Gawande, a surgeon and writer, explores the power of checklists to reduce errors in medicine and other fields. It fascinating and inspiring read for anyone who is interested in improving safety and efficiency.
This report from the Institute of Medicine outlines a plan for eliminating preventable deaths from cancer. It focuses on the importance of early detection, prevention, and access to care.
Explores the cultural factors that contribute to medical errors. Dekker argues that safety is not simply a matter of following rules and procedures, but also of creating a culture in which people feel comfortable speaking up about errors and learning from them.
This report from the National Patient Safety Foundation outlines a vision for the future of patient safety. It identifies six key areas for improvement, including medication safety, infection prevention, and the use of technology.
Argues that the healthcare system is ripe for disruption by new technologies and business models. It offers a number of specific recommendations for how to improve the quality and affordability of care.
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