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Now is the time to routinely ask patients about safety.

March 15, 2023

Gandhi TK. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2023;49(4):235-236.

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Safety event reporting is a primary method of gathering data to enhance learning from error. This commentary suggests that a broader approach is needed by engaging patients and gathering their perception of safety to provide a full picture of gaps in care that could result in harm.

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