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.
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Pharmacists can play an important role in medication error reduction efforts across health care systems. This document provides recommendations and best practices for health-system pharmacists to improve safety throughout the medication-use process.
Involvement in medical errors can significantly impact clinicians' ability to practice effectively. This review describes negative emotions clinicians may experience after an error, such as guilt, shame, and anxiety. The authors discuss how organizations can support second victims to address the negative personal ramifications of human error in medicine.