Why the study?
What is the rate and preventability of adverse events in surgical and medical hospital admissions in Australia?
What is the rate and preventability of adverse events in surgical and medical hospital admissions in Australia?
The study highlights a high rate of adverse events in surgical patients in Australia, with nearly half being highly preventable, emphasizing the need for monitoring and intervention strategies.
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Supports enhanced safety monitoring for surgical admissions; extends observational data but leaves open intervention efficacy.
Kable et al. (2002) studied this question.
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