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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 01, 2019 - In Conversation With… Timothy B. McDonald, MD, JD April 1, 2019 In Conversation With… Timothy B. McDonald, MD, JD. PSNet [internet]. 2019. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-timothy-b-mcdonald-md-jd Editor's note: Dr. McDonald is President of the Center for Open and Honest Communication at the MedStar…
  2. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/who-nose-where-airway
    May 01, 2016 - Who Nose Where the Airway Is? Citation Text: Lee CR. Who Nose Where the Airway Is?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2009. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote t…
  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 01, 2012 - E-prescribing: E for error? February 1, 2012 Ashton EW. E-prescribing: E for error? PSNet [internet]. 2012. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/e-prescribing-e-error Case Objectives Define e-prescribing. Describe ways in which e-prescribing can reduce health care costs. State how commonly prescription errors occur wit…
  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 30, 2021 - Inadequate Anesthesia Preparation Leading to Difficult Intubation and Severe Hypoxemia June 30, 2021 Bohringer C. Inadequate Anesthesia Preparation Leading to Difficult Intubation and Severe Hypoxemia. PSNet [internet]. 2021. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/inadequate-anesthesia-preparation-leading-difficult-intubat…
  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 01, 2006 - In Conversation with...Lucian Leape, MD August 1, 2006 In Conversation with..Lucian Leape, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2006. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withlucian-leape-md Dr. Robert Wachter, Editor, AHRQ WebM&M: What kind of career did you fashion for yourself prior to getting involved in safety an…
  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 01, 2013 - In Conversation With… Beverley H. Johnson February 1, 2013 In Conversation With… Beverley H. Johnson. PSNet [internet]. 2013. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-beverley-h-johnson Editor's note: Beverley H. Johnson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Patient- and Family-…
  7. psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/spotlight_case_a_fatal_twist_in_pseudohyperkalemia_slides.pptx
    January 01, 2024 - Spotlight Spotlight A Fatal Twist in Pseudohyperkalemia 1 Source and Credits This presentation is based on the August 2024 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm  CME credit is available  Commentary by: Justin L. Devera, MD, David K. Barnes, MD, FACEP, and William R. Le…
  8. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hidden-danger-unseen-intravenous-catheters
    October 04, 2023 - The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters Citation Text: Vadi MG, Malkin MR. The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2021. Copy Citation Format: Google S…
  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2025 - Suicide Prevention March 25, 2025 Boudreaux E, Gale B, Mossburg SE. Suicide Prevention. PSNet [internet]. 20024. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/suicide-prevention Introduction Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for nearly 50,000 deaths in 2022, a 36% rise since 2000…
  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 01, 2016 - In Conversation With… Andrew Bindman, MD November 1, 2016 In Conversation With… Andrew Bindman, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2016. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-andrew-bindman-md Editor's note: Dr. Bindman was appointed as Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in May 2016. P…
  11. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/one-dose-two-errors
    September 29, 2017 - One Dose, Two Errors Citation Text: Filice GA. One Dose, Two Errors. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2016. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId …
  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 31, 2023 - Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose October 31, 2023 Jain NP, Dakwa D. Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose. PSNet [internet]. 2023. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weight-and-…
  13. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/how-do-providers-recover-errors
    May 22, 2024 - SPOTLIGHT CASE How Do Providers Recover From Errors? Citation Text: West CP. How Do Providers Recover From Errors?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2008. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar Bi…
  14. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weight-and-height-juxtaposition-electronic-medical-record-causing-accidental-medication
    March 15, 2023 - Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose Citation Text: Jain NP, Dakwa D. Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Rese…
  15. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/discharged-iv-antibiotics-when-issues-arise-who-manages-complications
    October 10, 2017 - SPOTLIGHT CASE Discharged with IV antibiotics: When issues arise, who manages the complications? Citation Text: Donnelley M, Gintjee TJ, Go J. Discharged with IV antibiotics: When issues arise, who manages the complications?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Qu…
  16. psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/long-term-care-and-patient-safety
    February 24, 2022 - Long-term Care and Patient Safety Citation Text: Bakerjian D. Long-term Care and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2024. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 …
  17. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/slow-down-right-drug-wrong-formulation
    October 13, 2018 - Slow Down: Right Drug, Wrong Formulation Citation Text: Amato MG, Schiff G. Slow Down: Right Drug, Wrong Formulation. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2018. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndN…
  18. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/code-blue-where
    March 30, 2020 - Code Blue—Where To? Citation Text: Adams BD. Code Blue—Where To?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2007. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS…
  19. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/getting-diagnosis-both-right-and-wrong
    May 29, 2024 - Getting the Diagnosis Both Right and Wrong Citation Text: Olson AP. Getting the Diagnosis Both Right and Wrong. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3…
  20. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/crossing-line
    December 01, 2012 - SPOTLIGHT CASE Crossing the Line Citation Text: Feldman JP, Gould MK. Crossing the Line. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote…

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