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  1. The trainee's voice: recognising the importance of preoperative briefings for surgical trainees. | PSNet

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    October 09, 2019 - Commentary The trainee's voice: recognising the importance of preoperative briefings for surgical trainees. Citation Text: Bethune R, Blencowe NS. The trainee's voice: recognising the importance of preoperative briefings for surgical trainees. J Perioper Pract. 2014;24(3):56-58. Copy C…

  2. On patient safety: when are we too old to operate? | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Commentary On patient safety: when are we too old to operate? Citation Text: Lee MJ. On Patient Safety: When Are We Too Old to Operate? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016;474(4):895-8. doi:10.1007/s11999-016-4722-6. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3…

  3. Using multidisciplinary rounds to improve patient safety through venous thromboembolism prevention awareness. | PSNet

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    April 20, 2016 - Study Using multidisciplinary rounds to improve patient safety through venous thromboembolism prevention awareness. Citation Text: Karasin B, Maund C. Using Multidisciplinary Rounds to Improve Patient Safety Through Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Awareness. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf.…

  4. Misdiagnosis: analysis based on case record review with proposals aimed to improve diagnostic processes. | PSNet

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    November 12, 2014 - Study Misdiagnosis: analysis based on case record review with proposals aimed to improve diagnostic processes. Citation Text: Neale G, Hogan H, Sevdalis N. Misdiagnosis: analysis based on case record review with proposals aimed to improve diagnostic processes. Clin Med (Lond). 2011;11(…

  5. The role of practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine in perioperative patient safety. | PSNet

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    June 26, 2024 - Review The role of practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine in perioperative patient safety. Citation Text: Crosby E. Review article: the role of practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine in perioperative patient safety. Can J Anaesth. 2013;60(2):143-51. doi:10.1007/s12630…

  6. The nuclear power industry as an alternative analogy for safety in anaesthesia and a novel approach for the conceptualisation of safety goals. | PSNet

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    February 13, 2019 - Commentary The nuclear power industry as an alternative analogy for safety in anaesthesia and a novel approach for the conceptualisation of safety goals. Citation Text: Webster CS. The nuclear power industry as an alternative analogy for safety in anaesthesia and a novel approach for t…

  7. Improving oversight of the graduate medical education enterprise: one institution's strategies and tools. | PSNet

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    September 21, 2009 - Study Improving oversight of the graduate medical education enterprise: one institution's strategies and tools. Citation Text: Afrin LB, Arana GW, Medio FJ, et al. Improving Oversight of the Graduate Medical Education Enterprise: One Institution???s Strategies and Tools. Academic Medic…

  8. Safety culture includes "good catches." | PSNet

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    August 21, 2024 - Commentary Safety culture includes "good catches." Citation Text: Traynor K. Safety culture includes "good catches". Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2015;72(19):1597-1599. doi:10.2146/news150065. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML En…

  9. Standardized patient identification and specimen labeling: a retrospective analysis on improving patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study Standardized patient identification and specimen labeling: a retrospective analysis on improving patient safety. Citation Text: Kim JK, Dotson B, Thomas S, et al. Standardized patient identification and specimen labeling: a retrospective analysis on improving patient safety. J Am…

  10. Development of an "infusion pump safety score". | PSNet

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    January 06, 2017 - Commentary Development of an "infusion pump safety score". Citation Text: Carlson R, Johnson B, Ensign RH. Development of an "infusion pump safety score". Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2015;72(10):777-9. doi:10.2146/ajhp140421. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibT…

  11. Reducing medication errors and improving systems reliability using an electronic medication reconciliation system. | PSNet

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    January 09, 2013 - Study Reducing medication errors and improving systems reliability using an electronic medication reconciliation system. Citation Text: Agrawal A, Wu WY. Reducing Medication Errors and Improving Systems Reliability Using an Electronic Medication Reconciliation System. The Joint Commissio…

  12. Health literacy and mortality among elderly persons. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Study Health literacy and mortality among elderly persons. Citation Text: Baker DW, Wolf MS, Feinglass J, et al. Health literacy and mortality among elderly persons. Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(14):1503-9. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML En…

  13. Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety Triennial Conference. | PSNet

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    February 10, 2015 - Meeting/Conference Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety Triennial Conference. Citation Text: Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety Triennial Conference. Delft University of Technology. Faculty Industrial Design Engineering. Delft, The Netherlands, November 2-4, 202…

  14. Doctors saved her life. She didn’t want them to. | PSNet

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    November 02, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Doctors saved her life. She didn’t want them to. Citation Text: Raphael K. Doctors saved her life. She didn’t want them to. New York Times. August 26, 2024; Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged Pu…

  15. Development of a training program for bar-code–assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. | PSNet

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    September 22, 2021 - Commentary Development of a training program for bar-code–assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. Citation Text: Dartt LR, Schneider R. Development of a training program for bar-code-assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010…

  16. Crossing to safety: transforming healthcare organizations for patient safety. | PSNet

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    January 05, 2012 - Commentary Crossing to safety: transforming healthcare organizations for patient safety. Citation Text: Ralston JD, Larson EB. Crossing to safety: transforming healthcare organizations for patient safety. J Postgrad Med. 2005;51(1):61-67. Copy Citation Format: Google Scho…

  17. Redesigning a morbidity and mortality program in a university-affiliated pediatric anesthesia department. | PSNet

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    March 27, 2024 - Commentary Redesigning a morbidity and mortality program in a university-affiliated pediatric anesthesia department. Citation Text: McDonnell C, Laxer RM, Roy L. Redesigning a morbidity and mortality program in a university-affiliated pediatric anesthesia department. Jt Comm J Qual Pat…

  18. Effectiveness of Toyota process redesign in reducing thyroid gland fine-needle aspiration error. | PSNet

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    June 14, 2011 - Study Effectiveness of Toyota process redesign in reducing thyroid gland fine-needle aspiration error. Citation Text: Raab SS, Grzybicki DM, Sudilovsky D, et al. Effectiveness of Toyota process redesign in reducing thyroid gland fine-needle aspiration error. Am J Clin Pathol. 2006;126(…

  19. The current and ideal state of anatomic pathology patient safety. | PSNet

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    February 15, 2010 - Commentary The current and ideal state of anatomic pathology patient safety. Citation Text: Raab SS. The current and ideal state of anatomic pathology patient safety. MLO Med Lab Obs. 2014;46(6):8-10. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote…

  20. Interns overestimate the effectiveness of their hand-off communication. | PSNet

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    March 02, 2011 - Study Interns overestimate the effectiveness of their hand-off communication. Citation Text: Chang VY, Arora V, Lev-Ari S, et al. Interns overestimate the effectiveness of their hand-off communication. Pediatrics. 2010;125(3):491-496. doi:10.1542/peds.2009-0351. Copy Citation For…
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