The Joint Commission has made both patient education and informed consent priorities in the past few years. Meanwhile, end of life choices and life support controversies have made year-end headlines across the country.
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Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 25, Issue 2
Some hospitals are kicking off the new year with plans to improve the patient experience by upgrading patient rooms and birthing suites, and even doing away with waiting rooms.
Although electronic health records are known to reduce healthcare costs, concerns about accuracy and usability—and the risk of EHR-caused medical errors—are growing.