Patient Safety
How to Prevent Patient Identification Errors: The Pivotal Role of Incident Reporting
Patient misidentification is a prevalent patient safety concern. It is an ever-present risk that can inadvertently lead to other clinical incidents, potentially causing harm to patients. Addressing patient misidentification is crucial for enhancing patient safety and preventing adverse events. Despite efforts to prevent wrong-patient errors, mistakes continue to occur.
Hak Yek Tan
25 March 2024