Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2009
Abstract
The aim of our work was to identify the most frequent medical errors, which occur in general practice settings in the Czech Republic, and to place them in the existing International Classification of Medical Errors. We studied the frequency and severity of errors and their possible impact on patient safety.
Furthermore, we searched for preventive strategies and organizational measures in general practice in order to diminish the vulnerabilities that have been identified. A comprehensive literature review on medical errors was used to prepare a focus group comprised of general practitioners (GPs).
The outcomes were presented and discussed at a workshop at the GP Society’s annual conference.