Ambulatory ADE’s: Research Data and Opportunities for Prevention

Dr. Tejal K. Gandhi, M.D. M.P.H., Director of Patient Safety-Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Partners HealthCare System, Inc., Boston MA, reviews her NEJM published research study. She will describe the study data on 661 patients demonstrating the occurrence of ADE’s, and the severity, preventability, and causes. Dr. Gandhi will also discuss other significant ambulatory patient safety issues such as medication reconciliation and follow-up of abnormal test results.