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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49709/psn-pdf
May 01, 2014 - Raise the Bar
May 1, 2014
Stotts J, Lyndon A. Raise the Bar. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/raise-bar
The Case
A 57-year-old man presented to an ambulatory surgery center for excision of a right groin lipoma. The
patient was seen and evaluated by an anesthesiologist who was new to the cente…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/not-miscarriage
June 01, 2005 - Not a Miscarriage
Citation Text:
Learman LA. Not a Miscarriage. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2003.
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December 14, 2022 - Telehealth and Patient Safety.
December 14, 2022
O'Malley G, Shaikh U, Marcin JP. Telehealth and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/telehealth-and-patient-safety
Background
In recent years, telehealth, or the delivery of healthcare over a distance using telecommunications
techno…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/magnetic-deflection
November 18, 2016 - The Magnetic Deflection
Citation Text:
Kanal E. The Magnetic Deflection. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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October 01, 2017 - High-Risk Medications, High-Risk Transfers
October 1, 2017
Staggers N. High-Risk Medications, High-Risk Transfers. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/high-risk-medications-high-risk-transfers
The Case
A 47-year-old woman with history of primary pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) was admitted …
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March 01, 2011 - Dropping the Ball Despite an Integrated EMR
March 1, 2011
Karsh B-T. Dropping the Ball Despite an Integrated EMR. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dropping-ball-despite-integrated-emr
The Case
A patient followed at a community-based clinic that is part of a large health care system with an
in…
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May 01, 2006 - Patient Safety in the Physician Office Setting
May 1, 2006
Elder NC. Patient Safety in the Physician Office Setting. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-physician-office-setting
Perspective
Dr. Jones was sure he had increased Mr. H's cholesterol-lowering medication to 80 mg 6 …
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January 01, 2016 - New Patient Mistakenly Checked in as Another
January 1, 2016
Green RA, Adelman JS. New Patient Mistakenly Checked in as Another. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/new-patient-mistakenly-checked-another
The Case
A 55-year-old man, presented to a primary care physician's office for an initial vis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49453/psn-pdf
July 01, 2004 - Bowel Prep
July 1, 2004
Nelson D. Bowel Prep. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bowel-prep
The Case
The patient is a 73-year-old woman who 20 years ago underwent treatment for breast cancer. At her
daughter's suggestion, the patient requested referral for colonoscopy, as she understood there w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866846/psn-pdf
September 24, 2024 - Zero Harm: Striving to Reduce Preventable Harms – Point,
Counterpoint, and Areas of Agreement
September 24, 2024
Stockmeier CA, Thomas E, Mossburg S, et al. Zero Harm: Striving to Reduce Preventable Harms – Point,
Counterpoint, and Areas of Agreement. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/zero…
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March 01, 2013 - Pathologic Mistake
March 1, 2013
Alaghehbandan R, Raab SS. Pathologic Mistake. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pathologic-mistake
The Case
A 32-year-old previously healthy woman experienced abdominal pain and bloating for 6 months. The
discomfort worsened with eating. After losing 15 pounds …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49430/psn-pdf
January 01, 2004 - Triage Time Bomb
January 1, 2004
Washington DL. Triage Time Bomb. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/triage-time-bomb
The Case
A parent presented with a child to the emergency department (ED) triage area (located around the corner
and down the hall from the actual ED). The child was febrile, an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/back-basics
July 13, 2010 - Back to Basics
Citation Text:
Hellman R. Back to Basics. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2007.
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October 01, 2011 - The Context Is the Intervention
October 1, 2011
Øvretveit J. The Context Is the Intervention. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/context-intervention
Perspective
Introduction
What we say, do, and feel are facts. We live and work in groups, in a society, and are influenced by this
context.…
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January 01, 2017 - A Potent Medication Administered in a Not So Viable
Route
January 1, 2017
Loubani O. A Potent Medication Administered in a Not So Viable Route. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/potent-medication-administered-not-so-viable-route
The Case
A 55-year-old man with history of nonischemic cardiomyop…
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June 01, 2012 - A Painful Dilemma
June 1, 2012
Davison SN. A Painful Dilemma. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/painful-dilemma
The Case
A 47-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease due to polycystic kidney disease was admitted with
fever. She was taking propoxyphene or hydrocodone at home for pain. She h…
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February 01, 2017 - Refused Medication Error
February 1, 2017
Foley M. Refused Medication Error. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/refused-medication-error
The Case
A 59-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with acute renal failure and mental status changes. He was
alert to self and place only. The patient h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33619/psn-pdf
September 01, 2005 - In Conversation with…Carolyn Clancy, MD
September 1, 2005
In Conversation with…Carolyn Clancy, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withcarolyn-clancy-md
Editor's Note: Dr. Carolyn Clancy has been the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ) since 200…
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April 01, 2010 - In Conversation with…Janet Corrigan, PhD, MBA
April 1, 2010
In Conversation with…Janet Corrigan, PhD, MBA. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withjanet-corrigan-phd-mba
Editor's note: Janet M. Corrigan, PhD, MBA, is president and CEO of the National Quality Forum (NQF), a
priva…
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February 26, 2025 - March 12, 2025 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly
Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety. The current issue highlights what's new this week in patient
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