Speaking up about care concerns in the ICU: patient and family experiences, attitudes and perceived barriers.
Sigall K BellStephanie D RocheAriel MuellerErica DenteKristin O'ReillyBarbara Sarnoff LeeKenneth SandsDaniel TalmorSamuel M BrownPublished in: BMJ quality & safety (2018)
Speaking up may be challenging for ICU patients/families. Patient/family education about how to speak up and assurance that raising concerns will not create 'trouble' may help promote open discussions about care concerns and possible errors in the ICU.
Keyphrases
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