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Editorial
. 2017 Spring;17(1):9-12.

Patient Safety vs Patient Treatment

Michael Sinnott  1
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Editorial

Patient Safety vs Patient Treatment

Michael Sinnott. Ochsner J. 2017 Spring.
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Even under ideal circumstances, patient care is not always perfect.
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In this scenario, attempts to improve patient treatment increase the risk of a patient safety event occurring.
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In this event, concentrating actions on patient safety protocols increases the risk of a good patient treatment being overlooked.
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The wisdom of Solomon is needed for case-by-case decisions. Determining the correct emphasis to be placed on patient treatment and patient safety principles in the care of an individual patient is an inexact science.
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