Addressing errors in emergency medicine

Addressing errors in emergency medicine

Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), the peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), has published its March issue dedicated to the topic of errors in emergency care, with a strong emphasis on diagnostic error.

Exploring the Science of Mistakes in Emergency Care: A Special Issue of

Des Plaines, IL — The realm of emergency medicine is undergoing a critical evolution as evidenced by the recent publication in Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM). This edition significantly delves into the often overlooked but critical area of diagnostic errors in emergency care. Supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), this March issue presents a collaborative effort among leading researchers and healthcare professiona…