Exploring unnecessary invasive procedures in the United States: a retrospective mixed-methods analysis of cases from 2008-2016

Exploring unnecessary invasive procedures in the United States: a retrospective mixed-methods analysis of cases from 2008-2016

Abstract Background Unnecessary invasive procedures risk harming patients physically, emotionally, and financially. Very little is known about the factors that provide the motive, means, and opportunity (MMO) for unnecessary procedures. Methods This project used a mixed-methods design that involved...

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Main Authors: James M. DuBois, John T. Chibnall, Emily E. Anderson, Heidi A. Walsh, Michelle Eggers, Kari Baldwin, Kelly K. Dineen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Unnecessary procedures
Medical misconduct
Mixed methods
Standard of practice
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13037-017-0144-y

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