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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865984/psn-pdf
May 29, 2024 - Fatal Oversight: Misdiagnosis of Nocturnal Chest Pain
with Elevated D-dimer.
May 29, 2024
Agusala V, Deen J, Schaefer S. Fatal Oversight: Misdiagnosis of Nocturnal Chest Pain with Elevated D-
dimer. PSNet [internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/fatal-oversight-misdiagnosis-nocturnal-chest-pain-elevated-d-d…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/spotlight_case_missed_pneumothorax_10.09.2022_-_final.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Spotlight
Spotlight
False Assumptions Result in a Missed
Pneumothorax after Bronchoscopy with
Transbronchial Biopsy
Source and Credits
• This presentation is based on the September 2022 AHRQ WebM&M
Spotlight Case
o See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
o CME credit is available
o Commentary by:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33788/psn-pdf
June 01, 2015 - In Conversation With… Christine Cassel, MD
June 1, 2015
In Conversation With… Christine Cassel, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-christine-cassel-md
Editor's note: Christine Cassel, MD, is President and CEO of the National Quality Forum (NQF). Dr.
Cassel, one of the foun…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33743/psn-pdf
December 01, 2012 - Quality and Safety Challenges in Critical Care: Preventing
and Treating Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit
December 1, 2012
Vasilevskis EE, Ely WE, Dittus RS. Quality and Safety Challenges in Critical Care: Preventing and Treating
Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33758/psn-pdf
December 01, 2013 - In Conversation With… Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH
December 1, 2013
In Conversation With… Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-hardeep-singh-md-mph
Editor's note: Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, is Chief of the Health Policy, Quality and Informatics Program at
the Hous…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33656/psn-pdf
September 01, 2007 - In Conversation with...Atul Gawande, MD, MA, MPH
September 1, 2007
In Conversation with..Atul Gawande, MD, MA, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withatul-gawande-md-ma-mph
Editor's Note: Atul Gawande, MD, MA, MPH, Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School
a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49621/psn-pdf
March 01, 2011 - Volume Too Low: In and Out
March 1, 2011
Miller MR. Volume Too Low: In and Out . PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/volume-too-low-and-out
Case Objectives
Appreciate that because of multiple factors, children are at high risk for medical errors.
Describe the importance of weight-based dosing of…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33864/psn-pdf
January 01, 2019 - How Does Health Care Simulation Affect Patient Care?
August 1, 2018
Lopreiato JO. How Does Health Care Simulation Affect Patient Care? PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/how-does-health-care-simulation-affect-patient-care
Perspective
Introduction
Health care simulation programs have spread…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49780/psn-pdf
January 01, 2017 - The Missing Abscess: Radiology Reads in the Digital Era
January 1, 2017
Siegel EL. The Missing Abscess: Radiology Reads in the Digital Era. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missing-abscess-radiology-reads-digital-era
Case Objectives
Identify the most common complication of hysterectomy.
Descr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49461/psn-pdf
September 01, 2004 - Reaction to Dye
September 1, 2004
Cohan R. Reaction to Dye. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/reaction-dye
The Case
A patient was referred to urology after having several episodes of gross hematuria. The urologist thought
that the patient might have a renal mass and sent him to radiology for a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33768/psn-pdf
June 01, 2014 - In Conversation With… Dave deBronkart
June 1, 2014
In Conversation With… Dave deBronkart. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-dave-debronkart
Editor's note: A co-founder and co-chair of the Society for Participatory Medicine, Dave deBronkart, also
known as e-Patient Dave, is a …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49497/psn-pdf
December 01, 2005 - Slippery Slide Into Life
December 1, 2005
Halamek LP. Slippery Slide Into Life. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/slippery-slide-life
The Case
A 25-year-old woman presented to the hospital in labor and at full gestation after receiving uncomplicated
prenatal care. A third-year obstetrics and g…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49544/psn-pdf
September 01, 2007 - Discharging Our Responsibility
September 1, 2007
Fonarow GC. Discharging Our Responsibility. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/discharging-our-responsibility
The Case
A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure
(CHF) presented to the …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33672/psn-pdf
September 01, 2008 - In Conversation with…Eric G. Poon, MD, MPH
September 1, 2008
In Conversation with…Eric G. Poon, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-witheric-g-poon-md-mph
Editor's note: Eric G. Poon, MD, MPH, is Director of Clinical Informatics at Brigham and Women's
Hospital and Assi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/patient-safety-indicators
June 15, 2024 - Patient Safety Indicators
Citation Text:
Tokareva I, Romano P. Patient Safety Indicators.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2023.
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October 30, 2024 - Advance Alert Monitor Program: An Automated Early Warning System for Adults At Risk for In-Hospital Clinical Deterioration
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March 24, 2025 - Clinical Areas
Scroll down to search or browse using Clinical Area if you would like to explore PSNet by the healthcare profession, such as the nurse care or medical specialty, featured in the resources.
Latest by Clinical Areas
In Conversation with Edwin Boudreaux about S…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50769/psn-pdf
February 15, 2017 - Cultural Competence and Patient Safety
December 27, 2019
Brach C, Hall KK, Fitall E. Cultural Competence and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/cultural-competence-and-patient-safety
Background
Culture can be defined as the “personal identification, language, thoughts, co…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33622/psn-pdf
November 01, 2005 - In Conversation with…Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP
November 1, 2005
In Conversation with…Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withdonald-m-berwick-md-mpp
Editor's Note: Dr. Berwick is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Healthcare
I…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33717/psn-pdf
September 01, 2011 - Incident Reporting: More Attention to the Safety Action
Feedback Loop, Please
September 1, 2011
Nuckols TK. Incident Reporting: More Attention to the Safety Action Feedback Loop, Please. PSNet
[internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/incident-reporting-more-attention-safety-action-feedback-loop-please
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