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.
Scott-Wittenborn N, Schneider JS. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;143:753-754.
Uncertainty is common in health care delivery due to the complexity of the decision-making process. This commentary explores various factors that contribute to uncertainty and suggests that policy initiatives to improve the safety and quality of care must take uncertainty into account.