To what extent are adverse events found in patient records reported by patients and healthcare professionals via complaints, claims and incident reports?

To what extent are adverse events found in patient records reported by patients and healthcare professionals via complaints, claims and incident reports?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patient record review is believed to be the most useful method for estimating the rate of adverse events among hospitalised patients. However, the method has some practical and financial disadvantages. Some of these disadvantages mig...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: van der Wal Gerrit, Lubberding Sanne, Zwaan Laura, Smits Marleen, Christiaans-Dingelhoff Ingrid, Wagner Cordula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/11/49

Similar Items

Similar Items