Patient Safety and Medical Errors

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Who is considered the first victim when errors happen in healthcare?

Patients (correct)
Family members of the patient
Health care professionals/providers
Health care organization

What is the primary focus of patient harm in healthcare?

Physical harm (correct)
Financial harm
Psychological harm
Social/behavioral harm

What is the title of the book that highlights the importance of patient safety in healthcare?

Patient Safety First
Human Error in Healthcare
To Err is Human (correct)
The Safer Health System

What is the long-term impact of a surgical error on the patient's vision in the given example?

100% blindness in both eyes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the area of the brain damaged in the given example?

Occipital area (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason patients should not have to worry about being harmed by the healthcare system?

Because they should not have to worry about being harmed by the health system itself (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge faced by patients who are harmed due to medical errors?

Difficulty with advocacy due to a lack of local understanding about the nature and prevalence of safety problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of adverse events in a healthcare setting?

They typically happen to one person, one episode at a time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of disclosure that matters most to patients who have experienced an error?

An explanation of why the error occurred (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reaction of patients who have experienced an error?

They are typically unaware that an error has occurred (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key takeaway from the long-term impacts faced by patients and families after harmful healthcare events?

There are multiple victims when an error occurs, with the patient being the initial and most prominent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of supporting patients who have experienced an error?

Proactive outreach to patients before they feel comfortable seeking out healthcare again (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a patient's altered life-view of self after a harmful healthcare event?

Limited life and permanent disability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common psychological impact of patients after a harmful healthcare event?

Loss of trust in healthcare (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a financial impact of a patient experiencing a harmful healthcare event?

Loss of job and financial stability (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients often not learn about medical errors that have harmed them?

Lack of awareness about errors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a social/behavioral impact of a patient experiencing a harmful healthcare event?

Altered healthcare-seeking behaviors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a patient being prescribed a medication at a dose that is too high based on their weight and symptoms?

Increased side effects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a patient experiencing anger and grief after a harmful healthcare event?

Loss of trust in healthcare (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of self-blame after a harmful healthcare event?

Blaming oneself for not speaking up (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a patient being permanently disabled after a harmful healthcare event?

Limited life and permanent disability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a patient not receiving adequate care due to a medical error?

Worsening of symptoms (D) Signup and view all the answers