For surgeons, adverse events such as medical errors and complications can result in guilt, anxiety, reduced confidence, burnout, depression, and reduced quality of life.
AHRQ Tool Fosters Physician-Patient Communication After Adverse Events
A new online tool helps clinicians better communicate with patients and caregivers when something goes wrong with a patient’s care.
Few Medical Errors are Reported
Adverse Events in the Medical Office Setting
Four tips for setting up an adverse-event reporting program for the solo or small-group practitioner