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Self-reported adverse events in health care that cause harm: a population-based survey.
May 13, 2009
Adams RJ, Tucker G, Price K, et al. Med J Aust. 2009;190(9):484-8.
This study discovered that the incidence of self-reported harmful adverse events was 4.2%, with medication errors and misdiagnosis the most common types. The authors advocate for public health campaigns that emphasize the importance of a systems approach to improving patient safety.
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