Search Tag: Healthcare Safety

2024 02 Sep

  Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a critical concern in healthcare, often leading to patient harm and increased healthcare costs. Despite the widespread implementation of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) in electronic health records (EHRs), these systems struggle to detect ADRs documented in free-text form. The complexity of unstructured...Read more

2024 25 Jul

  Diagnostic errors represent a critical challenge in healthcare, often leading to significant patient harm and impacting overall care quality. Recognising this, the Leapfrog Group has published a comprehensive report, "Recognising Excellence in Diagnosis: Recommended Practices for Hospitals," offering a structured approach to minimise diagnostic...Read more

2024 23 Jul

  Healthcare is at the intersection of patient care, technology, and procedures. Minor human errors can have significant consequences, making the integration of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HF/E) crucial. Acting as a bridge between the human element and the healthcare system, HF/E aims to enhance patient and professional safety and the overall...Read more