Attitudes about patient safety: a survey of physicians-in-training.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2005
Abstract
Little is known about the attitudes of physicians-in-training on patient safety, although success in error reduction strategies requires their support. We surveyed house staff and fourth-year medical students from 1 academic institution about their perceptions of adverse patient events. Three hundred twenty-one trainees (41%) completed the survey. Most believe adverse events are preventable (61%) and think improved teamwork (88%), better procedural training (74%), and improved sign-out (70%) would reduce medical mishaps. Forty-seven percent of trainees agree computerized order entry and restricted work hours would prevent adverse events. Although 60% feel malpractice fears inhibit discussion, 80% of trainees agreed physicians must disclose adverse events to patients and grow more comfortable with disclosure as training progresses (P for trend< .01). In conclusion, trainees believe adverse events are preventable and are poised to respond to many components of the patient safety movement.
Volume
20
Issue
2
First Page
70
Last Page
77
ISSN
1062-8606
Published In/Presented At
Sorokin, R., Riggio, J. M., & Hwang, C. (2005). Attitudes about patient safety: a survey of physicians-in-training. American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality, 20(2), 70–77. https://doi.org/10.1177/1062860604274383
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
15851384
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article