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AHRQ WebM&MWeb-based patient safety resource and journal that showcases patient safety lessons drwan from actual cases of medical errors; site includes cases of medical errors, expert commentaries, and a users' forum.
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Alliance for Human Research ProtectionNational network to advance responsible and ethical medical research practices and empowers patients with information they need to make informed research choices.
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American Iatrogenic AssociationThe American Iatrogenic Association is devoted to publicizing and reducing medical errors. Focuses on the study and reporting of medical errors that lead to disease and death; includes links to related sites and resources.
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Australian Patient Safety FoundationAustralian Patient Safety Foundation provides leadership in the reduction of harm to patients in all health care environments, and provides incidentreporting and monitoring systems. Provides leadership in the reduction of harm to patients in all health care environments and provides incident reporting and monitoring systems. Collects de-identified incident report data for inclusion in an aggregated database that facilitates comparative research.
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Colorado Patient Safety Coalitionhttp://www.coloradopatientsafety.org Home page for coalition of healthcare professionals and organizations formed to promote patient safety in Colorado.
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Global Med-ID SystemThe GlobalMed ID system is the first one that provides a globally working health ID system with inter-operability, combining all elements of the smart card technology with those elements of the CD technology. Provides a medical information system with immediate worldwide compatibility. System utilizes existing Internet/Intranet technology and unique controls providing the foremost level of security.
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HCA Patient Safetyhttp://www.HCAPatientSafety.org Provides a range of health and wellness services for the Nashville community. Site also contains medical information, interactive health features, and employment opportunities. Describes this US hospital chain's medication and patient safety practices, and provides general information about the subject.
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Institute for Self-Directed Carehttp://www.selfdirectedcare.org/ Promotes clinical research, consumer education and advocacy for self-directed, patient-centered health care; site includes consulting services and links to relevant resources.
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IPRO Quality Improvement OrganizationAssesses quality of health care for federal and state agencies, providers, managed care organizations, commercial insurers, Fortune 500 companies, business coalitions and unions. Services include utilization review, study design, data analysis, and claim review.
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Maryland Patient Safetyhttp://www.marylandpatientsafety.org/ Supports regional patient safety initiatives by encouraging collaborative efforts, disseminating current knowledge relating to patient safety, and developing a formal structure for activities.
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