What is preventable harm in healthcare? A systematic review of definitions

• Main Authors: Nabhan Mohammed (Author), Elraiyah Tarig (Author), Brown Daniel R (Author), Dilling James (Author), LeBlanc Annie (Author), Montori Victor M (Author), Morgenthaler Timothy (Author), Naessens James (Author), Prokop Larry (Author), Roger Veronique (Author), Swensen Stephen (Author), Thompson Rodney L (Author), Murad M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mitigating or reducing the risk of harm associated with the delivery of healthcare is a policy priority. While the risk of harm can be reduced in some instances (i.e. preventable), what constitutes preventable harm remains unclear. A...