Developing a Taxonomy for Coding Ambulatory Medical Errors: A Report From the ASIPS Collaborative

Abstract

Multiple taxonomies are used to classify medical errors. Most are conceptually based with limited empirical evidence on their utility to characterize processes leading to errors. We analyzed the utility of the Dimensions of Medical Outcomes taxonomy to describe medical errors and their relationship to harm.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA434273

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  • Daniel M. Harris
  • Douglas H. Fernald
  • Elizabeth W. Staton Rebecca Vanvorst Bennett L
  • L. M. Dickinson
  • Rodrigo Araya-guerra
  • Wilson D. Pace

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  • United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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  • Biomedical

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