Changing the patient safety mindset: can safety cases help?

Mark Sujan; Ibrahim Habli

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Changing the patient safety mindset: can safety cases help?

December 20, 2023

Sujan M, Habli I. BMJ Qual Saf. 2024;33(3):145-148.

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Examination and discussion of actual and potential safety incidents provide unique opportunities for learning. This editorial highlights the case analysis tactic as a powerful approach to improvement if it goes beyond the counting function to proactively engage a range of professionals to explore sociotechnical aspects of safety challenges.

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