SMJ articles in the category "medical error"

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Improving Interdisciplinary Provider Communication Through a Unified Paging System

Objectives: Interdisciplinary communication at a Veterans Affairs (VA) academic teaching hospital is largely dependent on alphanumeric paging, which has limitations as a result of one-way communication and lack of reliable physician identification. Adverse patient outcomes related to difficulty contacting the correct consulting provider in a timely manner have been reported….

Posted in: medical error 2

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Analysis of Diagnostic Error in Paid Malpractice Claims with Substandard Care in a Large Healthcare System

Objective: Although claims databases are not representative of all care delivery, their predisposition toward serious unintended injury can complement resource-intensive chart reviews and guide patient safety initiatives. Materials and Methods: Non-Veterans Health Administration (VA) practitioners reviewed 1,949 VA malpractice claims paid during fiscal years 1998 through 2003. The portion associated…

Posted in: Adverse event 2 liability 2 malpractice 3 medical error 2
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