Human Errors in Medical Practice: Systematic Classification and Reduction with Automated Information Systems

Authors:
D. Kopec;M. H. Kabir;D. Reinharth;O. Rothschild;J. A. Castiglione
Affiliations:
Department of Computer and Information Science, Brooklyn College, 2109 Ingersoll Hall, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, New York 11210/ kopec@sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu;Department of Computer and Information Science, Brooklyn College, 2109 Ingersoll Hall, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, New York 11210;Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York;Department of Computer and Information Science, Brooklyn College, 2109 Ingersoll Hall, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, New York 11210;Library, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York
Venue:
Journal of Medical Systems
Year:
2003

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Abstract

We review the general nature of human error(s) in complex systems and then focus on issues raised by Institute of Medicine report in 1999. From this background we classify and categorize error(s) in medical practice, including medication, procedures, diagnosis, and clerical error(s). We also review the potential role of software and technology applications in reducing the rate and nature of error(s).