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February 01, 2007 - Diagnostic Errors in Medicine: What Do Doctors and Umpires Have in Common?
Mark L. Graber, MD | February 1, 2007
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April 28, 2021 - Patient Safety in Home Dialysis
April 28, 2021
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Morfín JA, Fitall E, Hall KK, et al. Patient Safety in Home Dialysis. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Rese…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_10-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
January 01, 2011 - 135
Abstract
This chapter provides a high-level overview of statistical analysis considerations for observational
comparative effectiveness research (CER). Descriptive and univariate analyses can be used to assess
imbalances between treatment groups and to identify covariates associated with exposure and/or the stu…
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December 01, 2003 - Summary of
Recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen
all adult patients for obesity and offer intensive
counseling and behavioral interventions to
promote sustained weight loss for obese adults.
B recommendation.
The USPSTF found good evidence that body
mass in…
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May 01, 2004 - Screening for Visual Impairment in Children Younger than Age 5 Years: An Update of the Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials, 1999–2003
Background
In 2001, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF) developed draft recommendations on
screening for visual impairment in children younger
than age 5 years, dr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867986/psn-pdf
March 24, 2025 - In Conversation with Edwin Boudreaux about Suicide
Prevention
March 24, 2025
Boudreaux E, Gale B, Mossburg SE. In Conversation with Edwin Boudreaux about Suicide Prevention.
PSNet [internet]. 2025.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-edwin-boudreaux-about-suicide-prevention
Editor’s note: Edwin Boudre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-overview/slide.ppt
May 07, 2008 - Slide 1
Treating Tobacco Use
and Dependence
2008 UPDATE
U.S. Public Health Service
Clinical Practice Guideline
The following is a summary of the 2008 PHS Clinical Practice Guideline Update: Treating Tobacco Use and dependence which was released May 7, 2008.
PHS
2008 PHS Clinical Practice Guideline Update: T…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/003-clabsi-prevention-webinar-fg.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on the Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstrea…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/dxsafety-probabilistic-thinking.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Issue Brief 9: Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis
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SAFETY
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Issue Brief 9
Improved Diagnostic Accuracy
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August 01, 2017 - Advances in Patient Safety and Medical Liability
Implementing Near-Miss Reporting and Improvement Tracking in Primary Care Practices: Lessons Learned
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Advances in Patient Safety and Medical Liability
Preface
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Silence A Commenta…
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October 01, 2014 - Designing and Implementing Medicaid Disease and Care Management Programs
Section 8: The Care Management Evidence Base
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Designing and Implementing Medicaid Disease and Care Management Programs
Introduction
Section 1: Planning a Care Management Program
Se…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa.html
April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Appendix A. Literature Review
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. ST-…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/head-neck-cancer-update_consumer.pdf
August 01, 2015 - Radiation Therapy for Head
and Neck Cancer
A Summary for Adults and Their Caregivers
Is This Summary Right for Me?
This information may be useful to you if:
� Your doctor* said you have head and neck cancer.
� Your doctor suggested radiation therapy.
If you are not sure if this summary is right for you, a…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/community-shared-clinical-abstract-improve-care
January 01, 2023 - A Community-Shared Clinical Abstract to Improve Care
Project Final Report ( PDF , 98.16 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. N…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/854973/psn-pdf
October 31, 2023 - Digital Health Literacy
October 31, 2023
Seidel E, Cortes T, Chong C. Digital Health Literacy. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/digital-health-literacy
Background
As more people search for health information online, it is critical that they can obtain accurate health
information and access he…
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January 01, 2023 - StartSmart(TM): Health Information Technology to Improve Adherence to Prenatal Guidelines
Project Final Report ( PDF , 1.14 MB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not nece…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.227_slideshow.ppt
November 01, 2010 - Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003
Spotlight Case
Treatment Challenges After Discharge
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Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the November 2010
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Chase Coffey, MD, Henry Ford Health System,…
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www.ahrq.gov/chsp/about-chsp/centers-of-excellence/rand.html
August 01, 2017 - RAND Center of Excellence
Overview
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funded the RAND Corporation, in collaboration with researchers from Pennsylvania State University, UCLA, and Harvard University, to create a Center of Excellence on Health System Performance. The Center's charter is to id…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/healthy-men/healthy-men.pdf
March 01, 2014 - Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age
Men:
Stay Healthy at Any Age
2014 Update
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
www.ahrq.gov
AHRQ Pub. No. 14-IP006-A
Replaces AHRQ Pub. No. 10-IP004-A
March 2014
Men:
Stay Healthy at Any Age
2014 Update
Use this information t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/healthy-men/men-over-50.pdf
March 01, 2014 - Men: Stay Healthy at 50+
Men:
Stay Healthy at 50+
2014 Update
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
www.ahrq.gov
AHRQ Pub. No. 14-IP009-A
Replaces AHRQ Pub. No. 10-IP005-A
March 2014
Use this information to help you stay
healthy at ages 50 and above. Learn…