Published in Annals of Internal Medicine · View the paper (DOI)
A multisite review found that adverse events during outpatient care were relatively common and often serious, with 7% of outpatients experiencing at least one event. Adverse drug events were the most common, and these events occurred more frequently among older adults and were often preventable.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Multisite review shows serious adverse events occur frequently in outpatient care American College of Physicians · May 6, 2024 · first to report
- Study highlights need for improvement of patient safety in outpatient settings Mass General Brigham · May 6, 2024