Tag: Medical Errors
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
Most common medication error category was omitted medicine or ingredient
Patient Experiences Shed Light on Diagnostic Errors
Problems related to patient-physician interactions contribute to diagnostic errors
Dozens of Medical Groups Join Forces to Improve Diagnoses
Diagnostic error is the most common cause of medical errors that patients report
Recommendations Issued for Enhancing ICU Diagnostic Safety
Include enhancing recognition of potential errors, increasing teamwork, patient-centeredness
Preventable Adverse Drug Events Usually of Minor Severity in Kids
Incidence of pADEs is zero to 17 per 1,000 patient-days for children in general pediatric wards
Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense
Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Physician Burnout Tied to Higher Risk of Medical Errors
Physicians reporting errors were more likely to also report burnout, fatigue, recent suicidal ideation
Direct Supervision by Attendings Doesn’t Reduce Medical Errors
Direct supervision in which attending physicians join work rounds does not affect medical error rate
Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
However, more than half of all prescriber's patient directions could be categorized into 25 concepts
Unique Risks Associated With Texting Medical Orders
Institute of Safe Medication Practices indicates risks such as abbreviations, autocorrection
