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Physician perspectives on quality and error in the outpatient setting.

Manwell LB, Williams ES, Babbott S, Rabatin JS, Linzer M. WMJ. 2009;108:139-144.

This study conducted focus groups with internists and family practitioners to highlight the complex nature of systems problems faced in the ambulatory setting.

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Resource Type

Study

Setting of Care

Ambulatory Clinic or Office

Target Audience

Health Care Providers

Health Care Executives and Administrators

Clinical Area

Family Medicine

Primary Care

Internal Medicine

General Internal Medicine

Safety Target

Discontinuities, Gaps, and Hand-Off Problems

Psychological and Social Complications

Approach to Improving Safety

Communication Improvement

Teamwork

Origin/Sponsor

United States of America