Involving patients in hospital ‘rounds’ can curb medical errors, researchers find
on Wed, 2018-12-12 10:31 Alyssa
Patient “rounds’’ — the crucial daily meetings when doctors and other caregivers determine treatment — often occur in hospital hallways and remote conference rooms.
But a study led by Boston researchers concluded that it’s far safer to do rounds right at the bedside, with the full involvement of patients and families.
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[1] https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/12/06/involving-families-and-patients-hospital-rounds-can-curb-medical-errors-boston-researchers-find/v8qlZTXT9MhQeCMtlERzYO/story.html?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20Daily%20Health%20Policy%20Report&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=68143082&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FQcK81n0vg0oZJeBMHenFQPU9f6jB-M3Y4oF8cdQ_CYF7Oxj7KxAusuMf-X_qA3Vch58SJjW-MgiHDK_tmPJ9du9h2g&_hsmi=68143082