At a conference, clinicians were arguing about the use of technology – some wanted to use it, others wanted to wait until something better came along. The latter group was willing to risk ore adverse events and deaths, while “waiting” it out … although one wonders if they would feel this way if the life of a loved one was on the line …

We think we should make the best use of what we have and save lives now.

To improve patient safety, perhaps we just need to get smarter. Continue reading “Weekly Must Reads in Patient Safety (Jan 30, 2015)” →