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social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > emergency rooms
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > disaster relief > disaster relief methods and practices > emergency rooms
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > disaster relief > disaster relief methods and practices > emergency rooms

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emergency rooms  

Definition

  • Emergency departments (EDs) are a unique context in which to study communication and its impact on important health outcomes such as patient safety. Communication problems have been cited by the Joint Commission as the most common reason for sentinel patient safety events that result in medical error. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Communication; Emergency Rooms]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-X9N1RX78-V

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