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“If we are going to keep patients safe, then we have to make sure that doctors are able to learn from mistakes.” quote by Jeremy Hunt
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“If we are going to keep patients safe, then we have to make sure that doctors are able to learn from mistakes.”

Jeremy Hunt

About This Quote

Patient safety depends on doctors learning from errors.

In simple terms: Doctors must learn from mistakes.

Key Takeaway

Improve systems for learning.

Themes

patient safety medical education error analysis

Mood

concerned professional

Type

medical ethical

When to use this quote

  • hospital management
  • quality improvement

Key Concepts

healthcare policy clinical training

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to foster open error reporting?
  • What incentives encourage learning?
A Different Perspective

Learning may be hindered by blame culture.

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