A naval aviator’s personal tragedy motivated him to push for improvements in patient safety.
What’s the Best Way to Improve Patient Safety?
Physicians consider how changes to their teams and systems could reduce medical errors.
Physicians Need to Rely on Good Systems to Ensure Quality and Safety
In his talk at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, Dr. Shah addressed how physicians need to rely on systems to mitigate risk.
Patient Safety: It’s Not Rocket Science
Joseph H. Ogura lecturer says the goal of patient safety initiatives should be prevention, not punishment.
First Clinical Consensus Statement on Balloon Dilation Aims to Ensure Patient Safety
The first clinical consensus statement on balloon dilation of the sinus indicates that the procedure is appropriate for patients with sinonasal symptoms and positive findings on CT scan.
New Otolaryngology Research Highlighted at Trio Sections Meeting
Resident Research Award winners cover topics ranging from new procedures to the state of otolaryngology research to attempts to perfect the use of gum in cancer prevention.
Physician-To-Physician Comparison May Improve Outcomes
Healthy competition may change physician behavior—for the better
Instrument Cleaning Inconsistent, but Crucial
Oversights can lead to harm, but some measures are overkill
High-Volume Thyroid Surgeons Have Improved Efficiency, 30-Day Outcomes
Is high-surgeon volume in thyroid surgery associated with improved surgical efficiency and 30-day outcomes, and lower hospital utilization? BOTTOM LINE High-volume thyroid surgeons are associated with improved patient safety and have the potential to contribute to organizational efficiency that may be underutilized in some settings. Background: Thyroid disorders are common, with an estimated 6.6% of […]
Admitting Medical Errors Can Help Physicians Learn from Mistakes
Being forthright about missteps, adverse events can help physicians create a safer healthcare system without increasing their risk of litigation
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