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The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.

The outcomes of recent patient safety education interventions for trainee physicians and medical students: a systematic review.

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Kirkman MA, Sevdalis N, Arora S, et al. BMJ Open. 2015;5:e007705.

Patient safety is now recognized as a critical component of medical education. This systematic review found that published patient safety curricula were generally effective at improving student knowledge, attitudes, and skills in patient safety, but it remains unclear whether these benefits are sustained over time.

Physicians' practice of dispensing medicines: a qualitative study.

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Darbyshire D, Gordon M, Baker P, et al. J Patient Saf. 2016;12:82-8.

This single-hospital study explored the practice of medication dispensing by physicians. Although physicians were commonly expected to dispense medications, especially in the emergency department, some participants felt insufficiently trained to perform this task.

Building a safer foundation: the Lessons Learnt patient safety training programme.

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Ahmed M, Arora S, Tiew S, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23:78-86.

A training program in patient safety for junior doctors resulted in improved patient safety knowledge as well as increased rates of voluntary error reporting.

Non-technical skills training to enhance patient safety.

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Gordon M. Clin Teach. 2013;10:170-5.

This commentary describes an initiative that trains physicians and medical students on non-technical skills to address human factors sources of error.

Building capacity and capability for patient safety education: a train-the-trainers programme for senior doctors.

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Ahmed M, Arora S, Baker P, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22:618-25.

A faculty development program in patient safety for senior doctors resulted in improved patient safety knowledge among participating physicians. Those who completed the program went on to conduct well-received teaching sessions for trainees at their local institutions.

Case-based learning for patient safety: the Lessons Learnt program for UK junior doctors.

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Ahmed M, Arora S, Baker P, et al. World J Surg. 2012;36:956-8.

This commentary details how a medical program implemented case-based learning (CBL) seminars and examines the effect CBL had on knowledge, skills, and attitudes of trainees and faculty.

Educational interventions to improve handover in health care: a systematic review.

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Gordon M, Findley R. Med Educ. 2011;45:1081-9.

Although the 2011 regulations around duty hours for residents mandate training in handoffs and signouts, this systematic review found little evidence that published curricula effectively improve trainees' skills or patient outcomes.

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