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Research Group Increased Minority Participation by 533%
One barrier to enrolling minorities in research involves resources. For some studies, such as pediatric oncology clinical trials, there might not be enough resources to enroll one or two patients at a single site.
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Diversity and Inclusion Go Beyond Race and Ethnicity
Researchers assessing the demographic statistics of All of Us Research Program participants prioritized enrolling racial, ethnic, and other minorities that, historically, have been underrepresented in clinical trials. The researchers concluded studies need to incorporate more diverse factors as key variables to ensure inclusion and identify barriers that limit research participation.
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Research Community Seeks to Enroll More Minorities in Clinical Trials
Several months of data from the COVID-19 pandemic showed that African Americans and other people of color were disproportionately dying from the disease. Disparities in how COVID-19 affects minority communities highlight long-standing difficulties in achieving health equity in U.S. society, including clinical trials.
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Appellate Court Vacates $109 Million Verdict for Botched Surgery Case
This case reveals a possible method for defending against medical malpractice actions, as well as the importance of appealing erroneous decisions by the court.
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$3.1 Million Awarded to Veteran for Permanent Damages from Negligent Abscess Drainage
This case, and the significant monetary award, reveals some important lessons about liability and damages, including how statutory maximums can affect medical malpractice actions.
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Expert Tips for Handling Malpractice Claims
It is important to approach every potential lawsuit with the right mindset from early on, even before receiving notice of a claim. Experts highlight some of the biggest pitfalls in handling malpractice claims.
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Avoid Common Mistakes in Handling Medical Malpractice Claims
Although a medical malpractice claim can drag on for months or years, the ultimate outcome of the case may be determined by what happens in the first hours or days. Some mistakes and oversights can put you at a disadvantage when defending against the claim.
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PowerPoint Is Not Enough: How to Improve Safety Education and Training
Safety education requires more than a dull presentation and a few slides. Risk managers should seek effective methods.
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EHRs Are Still a Work in Progress
Recent research may not tell the whole story about electronic health records (EHRs) and patient safety. Hospitals must be vigilant in weighing the benefits of using clinical decision support tools in EHRs against the potential downsides of overly tying doctors to their computers with an abundance of manual, perceived non-value-added tasks.
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EHRs Still Not Improving Safety After Years of Promise
Recent research indicates electronic health records still are not improving patient safety, despite years of efforts to make them more effective in preventing errors and boosting adherence to best practices.