Design of a medical record review study on the incidence and preventability of adverse events requiring a higher level of care in Belgian hospitals

Design of a medical record review study on the incidence and preventability of adverse events requiring a higher level of care in Belgian hospitals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adverse events are unintended patient injuries that arise from healthcare management resulting in disability, prolonged hospital stay or death. Adverse events that require intensive care admission imply a considerable financial burde...

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Main Authors: Vlayen Annemie, Marquet Kristel, Schrooten Ward, Vleugels Arthur, Hellings Johan, De Troy Elke, Weekers Frank, Claes Neree
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Medical errors
Adverse events
Medical records
Medical audit
Intensive care units
Hospitals
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/468

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