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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.

Parental involvement in the preoperative surgical safety checklist is welcomed by both parents and staff.

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Corbally MT, Tierney E. Int J Pediatr. 2014;2014:791490.

Many institutions are attempting to increase patient and family engagement in safety efforts. This report on integrating parents of children undergoing surgery into the completion of the WHO surgical safety checklist provides a helpful example of families being successfully incorporated into an existing safety program.

When it's surgery, don't get it wrong.

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Grant T.

This article reports on a wrong-sided surgery near miss from the perspective of a parent, and discusses the role of family members in preventing medical errors.

Unexpected intraoperative patient death: the imperatives of family- and surgeon-centered care.

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Taylor D, Hassan MA, Luterman A, et al. Arch Surg. 2008;143:87-92.

This commentary addresses the important phases of communication with families surrounding complications of surgery. Also discussed are key aspects of physician self-care following errors, a topic highlighted in a recent AHRQ WebM&M commentary.

Ways You Can Help Your Family Prevent Medical Errors!

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; AHRQ.

A brief presentation of "pearls" to allow consumers to take an active role in preventing medical errors.

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