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Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
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Parents' perceptions of medical errors.

Kathleen M Mazor1, Sarah L Goff, Katherine S Dodd

  • 1Meyers Primary Care Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Kathy.mazor@meyersprimary.org

Journal of Patient Safety
|December 2, 2011
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Parents experiencing perceived medical errors in child care reported significant harm and distress. They desire provider acknowledgment, apologies, and assurances of future prevention to address these adverse events.

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Published on: September 19, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Patient Safety
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Medical errors in pediatric care can have profound effects on families.
  • Understanding parental experiences is crucial for improving patient safety and care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parents' lived experiences with events they perceived as medical errors in their child's healthcare.
  • To identify the impact of these perceived errors on children and their families.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with parents who believed their child experienced a medical error.
  • Utilized qualitative analysis methods to interpret interview responses.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported various events perceived as errors, leading to physical harm, emotional distress, and life disruptions.
  • Most parents felt providers failed to offer explanations, acknowledge impact, apologize, or accept responsibility.
  • Parents desired providers to express remorse, care, and commit to preventing future occurrences.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived medical errors significantly impact both pediatric patients and their families.
  • Healthcare providers should acknowledge the full impact of perceived errors and tailor responses to family needs.