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Debunking the myth that the majority of medical errors are attributed to communication.

Timothy C ClapperKevin Ching
Published in: Medical education (2019)
The assertion that the majority of medical errors can be attributed to miscommunication is not supported by this systematic review. Overwhelmingly, most reported errors are attributed to errors of omission or commission. Intentionally or unintentionally providing misinformation may mislead patient safety initiatives, and research and funding agency priorities.
Keyphrases
  • patient safety
  • quality improvement
  • systematic review
  • healthcare
  • adverse drug
  • social media
  • meta analyses
  • emergency department
  • drug induced