What is preventable harm in healthcare? A systematic review of definitions

What is preventable harm in healthcare? A systematic review of definitions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mitigating or reducing the risk of harm associated with the delivery of healthcare is a policy priority. While the risk of harm can be reduced in some instances (i.e. preventable), what constitutes preventable harm remains unclear. A...

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Main Authors: Nabhan Mohammed, Elraiyah Tarig, Brown Daniel R, Dilling James, LeBlanc Annie, Montori Victor M, Morgenthaler Timothy, Naessens James, Prokop Larry, Roger Veronique, Swensen Stephen, Thompson Rodney L, Murad M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Preventable harm
Systematic review
Healthcare delivery
Safety
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/128

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