Question

Which term describes an unanticipated event that can lead to death or severe physical or psychological injury to a patient or patients?

medical event

sentinel event

medical error

medical sentinel
Martin, a healthcare professional, has been working with members of the Muslim community at his clinic. He has learned that many Muslim women do not want a male healthcare provider examining them. However, he is careful not to make that generalization a
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Answer 1

1) Sentinel event — an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury to a patient (or risk thereof).

2) Stereotype — he avoids turning that generalization into a stereotype and treats each patient as an individual (asks about preferences rather than assuming).