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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33624/psn-pdf
December 01, 2005 - In Conversation with…Troyen A. Brennan, MD, JD, MPH
December 1, 2005
In Conversation with…Troyen A. Brennan, MD, JD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withtroyen-brennan-md-jd-mph
Dr. Robert Wachter, Editor, AHRQ WebM&M: What got you interested in the law and its interface…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49736/psn-pdf
June 01, 2015 - Inflicting Confusion
June 1, 2015
Scott FI, Lichtenstein GR. Inflicting Confusion. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/inflicting-confusion
The Case
A 26-year-old man with recently diagnosed Crohn disease presented to the emergency department with
acute-onset abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73999/psn-pdf
October 27, 2021 - To Dilute or Not Dilute: Drug Errors and Consequences in
the Operating Room
October 27, 2021
Aldwinckle R, Florendo E. To Dilute or Not Dilute: Drug Errors and Consequences in the Operating Room.
PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dilute-or-not-dilute-drug-errors-and-consequences-operating-room
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49459/psn-pdf
September 01, 2004 - Caution, Interrupted
September 1, 2004
Wears RL. Caution, Interrupted. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/caution-interrupted
The Case
A 55-year-old man with acute myelogenous leukemia and several recent hospitalizations for fever and
neutropenia presented to the emergency department (ED) with …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49401/psn-pdf
May 01, 2003 - Suicidal Man With Gun
May 1, 2003
Simon RI. Suicidal Man With Gun. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/suicidal-man-gun
The Case
The patient is a 36-year-old man who came to a psychiatry clinic for outpatient evaluation of severe
depression that had persisted for nearly 2 years. On initial inter…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851158/psn-pdf
June 28, 2023 - Ventricular Wall Injury during a Diagnostic Cardiac
Catheterization
June 28, 2023
Pham TH, Atreja S. Ventricular Wall Injury during a Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization. PSNet [internet].
2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/ventricular-wall-injury-during-diagnostic-cardiac-catheterization
The Case
A patient was …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49466/psn-pdf
October 14, 2004 - Hard to Swallow
October 1, 2004
Driver J. Hard to Swallow. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hard-swallow
The Case
An elderly man underwent hernia surgery. Postoperatively, the patient developed a transient ischemic
attack (TIA) and respiratory difficulties. The nurses noted that the patient, …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49637/psn-pdf
October 01, 2011 - The Dropped "No"
October 1, 2011
Johnson AJ. The Dropped "No". PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dropped-no
The Case
A 62-year-old man with a history of cirrhosis was admitted with increasing abdominal girth and swelling in
his legs. Because the leg swelling was somewhat more pronounced in his…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49815/psn-pdf
December 01, 2017 - Over-the-Counter Oversight
December 1, 2017
Janamanchi V, Modha K, Whinney C. Over-the-Counter Oversight. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/over-counter-oversight
The Case
A 56-year-old man was evaluated in the burn clinic for a second-degree burn on his chest. Although
portions of his skin we…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49423/psn-pdf
November 01, 2003 - The Missing Suction Tip
November 1, 2003
Thomas EJ, Moore FA. The Missing Suction Tip. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missing-suction-tip
Case Objectives
Identify the risk factors for retained foreign bodies.
Understand methods used to prevent and identify retained foreign bodies.
Apprecia…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49711/psn-pdf
June 01, 2014 - Wandering Off the Floors: Safety and Security Risks of
Patient Wandering
June 1, 2014
Smith TA. Wandering Off the Floors: Safety and Security Risks of Patient Wandering. PSNet [internet].
2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wandering-floors-safety-and-security-risks-patient-wandering
Case Objectives
Define patie…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/training-catalog
June 01, 2025 - Training Catalog
The AHRQ PSNet Training Catalog is an easy to use resource for healthcare professionals across all settings of care and specialties looking for education opportunities to further their knowledge of patient safety practices and principles. Some training opportunities are available as in-person meeting…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49718/psn-pdf
January 01, 2015 - Too Much, Too Fast
September 1, 2014
Tuot D. Too Much, Too Fast. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/too-much-too-fast
The Case
A 68-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for
fever, tachycardia, and increased respiratory secretions. H…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49646/psn-pdf
February 01, 2012 - Poorly Advanced Directives
February 1, 2012
Anderson WG. Poorly Advanced Directives. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/poorly-advanced-directives
The Case
Cared for at home by his wife and family, an 82-year-old man with multiple chronic medical conditions
described his overall health as decli…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49610/psn-pdf
October 01, 2010 - "Recurrent" Appendicitis
October 1, 2010
Greenberg CC. "Recurrent" Appendicitis. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/recurrent-appendicitis
The Case
An 85-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with right lower quadrant pain. On
physical examination, the patient showed rebound t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49776/psn-pdf
November 01, 2016 - Continuity Errors in Resident Clinic
November 1, 2016
Warm EJ. Continuity Errors in Resident Clinic. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/continuity-errors-resident-clinic
The Case
A 32-year-old woman presented to internal medicine clinic for evaluation of headaches and difficulty
concentrating. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49604/psn-pdf
June 01, 2010 - Tacit Handover, Overt Mishap
June 1, 2010
Cooper JB, Kamdar BB. Tacit Handover, Overt Mishap. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/tacit-handover-overt-mishap
The Case
A 61-year-old man was admitted for management of an infected aortic stent, which had been placed 3
years earlier to treat an abdo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49407/psn-pdf
July 01, 2003 - Bleeding Risk
July 1, 2003
Crowther MA. Bleeding Risk. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bleeding-risk
The Case
A frail 78-year-old woman fell at home and fractured her left hip. Her past medical history included atrial
fibrillation, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and stroke. The surgi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49715/psn-pdf
August 21, 2014 - Liver Biopsy: Proceed With Caution
August 21, 2014
Rockey DC. Liver Biopsy: Proceed With Caution. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/liver-biopsy-proceed-caution
The Case
A 42-year-old woman with a history of multiple malignancies, including osteosarcoma and recurrent breast
cancer, presented t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-board-and-management-practices-are-strongly-related-hospital-performance-clinical
October 27, 2021 - Study
Classic
Hospital board and management practices are strongly related to hospital performance on clinical quality metrics.
Citation Text:
Tsai TC, Jha AK, Gawande AA, et al. Hospital board and management practices are strongly related to hospital performanc…