Learning from our mistakes

Br J Hosp Med. 1994 Mar;51(5):250-2.

Abstract

All doctors, however experienced and conscientious, make mistakes. This article aims to show how medical practice can be improved by a study of mishaps and mistakes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence*
  • Diagnostic Errors*
  • Education, Medical, Continuing
  • Ethics, Medical
  • Humans
  • Learning*
  • Malpractice*
  • Medication Errors
  • Physicians / psychology*