Attitudes about patient safety: A survey of physicians-in-training

被引:42
作者
Sorokin, R
Riggio, JM
Hwang, C
机构
[1] Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
[2] Thomas Jefferson Univ, Jefferson Med Coll, Div Gen Internal Med, Dept Med, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
关键词
patient safety; attitudes of medical personnel; medical education; medical errors; adverse events;
D O I
10.1177/1062860604274383
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Little is known about the attitudes of physicians-in-training on patient safety, although success in error reduction strategies requires their support. We surveyed house staff and fourth-year medical students from 1 academic institution about their perceptions of adverse patient events. Three hundred twenty-one trainees (41%) completed the survey. Most believe adverse events are preventable (61%) and think improved teamwork (88%), better procedural training (74%), and improved sign-out (70%) would reduce medical mishaps. Forty-seven percent of trainees agree computerized order entry and restricted work hours would prevent adverse events. Although 60% feel malpractice fears inhibit discussion, 80% of trainees agreed physicians must disclose adverse events to patients and grow more comfortable with disclosure as training progresses (P for trend <.01). In conclusion, trainees believe adverse events are preventable and are poised to respond to many components of the patient safety movement.
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