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  1. Drug errors, qualitative research and some reflections on ethics. | PSNet

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    January 31, 2024 - Commentary Drug errors, qualitative research and some reflections on ethics. Citation Text: Armitage G. Drug errors, qualitative research and some reflections on ethics. J Clin Nurs. 2005;14(7):869-75. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndN…

  2. Reforming the Veterans Health Administration—beyond palliation of symptoms. | PSNet

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    May 11, 2019 - Commentary Reforming the Veterans Health Administration—beyond palliation of symptoms. Citation Text: Giroir BP, Wilensky GR. Reforming the Veterans Health Administration--Beyond Palliation of Symptoms. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(18):1693-5. doi:10.1056/NEJMp1511438. Copy Citation Form…

  3. A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. | PSNet

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    October 07, 2020 - Commentary A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. Citation Text: Schafer JJ. A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. Am J Pharm Educ. 2012;76(6):116. doi:10.5688/ajpe766116. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX …

  4. John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards. Advocacy: the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center. | PSNet

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    March 02, 2011 - Commentary John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards. Advocacy: the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Citation Text: Kraman SS, Cranfill L, Hamm G, et al. John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards. Advocacy: the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Jt Comm J Qual Improv. 2002;…

  5. Medical errors education: a prospective study of a new educational tool. | PSNet

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    March 20, 2024 - Study Medical errors education: a prospective study of a new educational tool. Citation Text: Paxton JH, Rubinfeld IS. Medical errors education: A prospective study of a new educational tool. Am J Med Qual. 2010;25(2):135-42. doi:10.1177/1062860609353345. Copy Citation Format: …

  6. What constitutes a prescribing error in paediatrics? | PSNet

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    March 05, 2010 - Study What constitutes a prescribing error in paediatrics? Citation Text: Ghaleb MA, Barber N, Franklin D, et al. What constitutes a prescribing error in paediatrics? Qual Saf Health Care. 2005;14(5):352-7. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML…

  7. Six steps from head to hand: a simulator based transfer oriented psychological training to improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    August 20, 2018 - Commentary Six steps from head to hand: a simulator based transfer oriented psychological training to improve patient safety. Citation Text: Müller MP, Hänsel M, Stehr SN, et al. Six steps from head to hand: a simulator based transfer oriented psychological training to improve patient …

  8. Errors in thyroid gland fine-needle aspiration. | PSNet

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    March 28, 2012 - Study Errors in thyroid gland fine-needle aspiration. Citation Text: Raab SS, Vrbin CM, Grzybicki DM, et al. Errors in Thyroid Gland Fine-Needle Aspiration. Am J Clin Pathol. 2007;125(6). doi:10.1309/7rqe37k6439t4pb4. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote…

  9. Effects of interdisciplinary collaboration in hospitals on medication errors: an integrative review. | PSNet

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    June 16, 2021 - Review Effects of interdisciplinary collaboration in hospitals on medication errors: an integrative review. Citation Text: Manias E. Effects of interdisciplinary collaboration in hospitals on medication errors: an integrative review. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2018;17(3):259-275. doi:10.1080/…

  10. Reducing falls with a safety spotter program. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Commentary Reducing falls with a safety spotter program. Citation Text: Primmer P, Borenstein KK, Downing MT, et al. Reducing falls with a safety spotter program. Nursing (Brux). 2015;45(8):16-9. doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000469244.89222.27. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Sch…

  11. "Team time-out" and surgical safety—experiences in 12,390 neurosurgical patients. | PSNet

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    November 21, 2018 - Study "Team time-out" and surgical safety—experiences in 12,390 neurosurgical patients. Citation Text: Oszvald Á, Vatter H, Byhahn C, et al. “Team time-out” and surgical safety—experiences in 12,390 neurosurgical patients. Neurosurg Focus. 2012;33(5). doi:10.3171/2012.8.focus12261. C…

  12. Surgical ward round quality and impact on variable patient outcomes. | PSNet

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    June 17, 2015 - Study Surgical ward round quality and impact on variable patient outcomes. Citation Text: Pucher PH, Aggarwal R, Darzi A. Surgical ward round quality and impact on variable patient outcomes. Ann Surg. 2014;259(2):222-6. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000000376. Copy Citation Format: …

  13. How can the principles of complexity science be applied to improve the coordination of care for complex pediatric patients? | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Commentary How can the principles of complexity science be applied to improve the coordination of care for complex pediatric patients? Citation Text: Matlow AG, Wright JG, Zimmerman B, et al. How can the principles of complexity science be applied to improve the coordination of care fo…

  14. When less is better, but physicians are afraid not to intervene. | PSNet

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    July 29, 2020 - Commentary When less is better, but physicians are afraid not to intervene. Citation Text: Esserman L. When Less Is Better, but Physicians Are Afraid Not to Intervene. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(7):888-9. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.2257. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google …

  15. Patient safety in intensive care medicine: the Declaration of Vienna. | PSNet

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    September 30, 2010 - Commentary Patient safety in intensive care medicine: the Declaration of Vienna. Citation Text: Moreno RP, Rhodes A, Donchin Y. Patient safety in intensive care medicine: the Declaration of Vienna. Intensive Care Med. 2009;35(10). doi:10.1007/s00134-009-1621-2. Copy Citation Form…

  16. Team training: implications for emergency and critical care pediatrics. | PSNet

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    May 18, 2016 - Review Team training: implications for emergency and critical care pediatrics. Citation Text: Eppich W, Brannen M, Hunt EA. Team training: implications for emergency and critical care pediatrics. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2008;20(3):255-60. doi:10.1097/MOP.0b013e3282ffb3f3. Copy Citation …

  17. John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards. Research: David W. Bates, MD, MSc, Brigham and Women's Hospital. | PSNet

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    July 25, 2018 - Commentary John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards. Research: David W. Bates, MD, MSc, Brigham and Women's Hospital. Citation Text: Bates DW. John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards. Research: David W. Bates, MD, MSc, Brigham and Women's Hospital. Interview by Steven Berman. Jt Comm J Q…

  18. Human factors—recognising and minimising errors in our day to day practice. | PSNet

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    October 09, 2016 - Review Human factors—recognising and minimising errors in our day to day practice. Citation Text: Green B, Tsiroyannis C, Brennan PA. Human factors--recognising and minimising errors in our day to day practice. Oral Dis. 2016;22(1):19-22. doi:10.1111/odi.12384. Copy Citation Format…

  19. The health implications of apologizing after an adverse event. | PSNet

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    October 05, 2015 - Commentary The health implications of apologizing after an adverse event. Citation Text: Allan A, McKillop D. The health implications of apologizing after an adverse event. Int J Qual Health Care. 2010;22(2):126-31. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzq001. Copy Citation Format: DOI Goo…

  20. 2014 Guide to State Adverse Event Reporting Systems. | PSNet

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    November 29, 2009 - Book/Report 2014 Guide to State Adverse Event Reporting Systems. Citation Text: 2014 Guide to State Adverse Event Reporting Systems. Hanlon C, Sheedy K, Kniffin T, Rosenthal J. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy; 2015. Copy Citation Save Save t…
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