Know differences between kids and adults: cut errors.
One of every 100 patients has an adverse event; 60% of those were deemed to be preventable. Birth-related, diagnosis-related, system-related errors greatest contributors to adverse events. Very little pediatric data are available on medical errors; more research is called for.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States