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Never events in UK general practice: A survey of the views of general practitioners on their frequency and acceptability as a safety improvement approach

Stocks SJ, Alam R, Bowie P, et al. Never Events in UK General Practice: A Survey of the Views of General Practitioners on Their Frequency and Acceptability as a Safety Improvement Approach. J Patient Saf. 2019;15(4):334-342. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000380.

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December 11, 2019
Stocks SJ, Alam R, Bowie P, et al. J Patient Saf. 2019;15(4):334-342.
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"Never events" are serious but generally preventable patient safety incidents. This study surveyed general practitioners in the UK to assess the incidence of specific never-events in those practices, and whether practitioners agreed with the specific events being designated as a never-event. The most commonly reported events were not investigating abnormal test results (45% of practices) and prescribing despite documented adverse reactions (65% of practices); however, these events were also less likely to be designated "never events" by respondents.

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Stocks SJ, Alam R, Bowie P, et al. Never Events in UK General Practice: A Survey of the Views of General Practitioners on Their Frequency and Acceptability as a Safety Improvement Approach. J Patient Saf. 2019;15(4):334-342. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000380.