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Developing an appreciation of patient safety: analysis of interprofessional student experiences with health mentors.

Langlois S. Developing an appreciation of patient safety: analysis of interprofessional student experiences with health mentors. Perspect Med Educ. 2016;5(2):88-94. doi:10.1007/s40037-016-0258-4.

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May 18, 2016
Langlois S. Perspect Med Educ. 2016;5(2):88-94.
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Health profession educators are prioritizing integration of patient safety and quality improvement concepts into their curricula. In this study, interprofessional groups of students were paired with a health mentor—a patient with a chronic illness—and through interviews and reflection students identified various safety issues that affected their mentor's health. These included the importance of care coordination and patient-centered care.

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Langlois S. Developing an appreciation of patient safety: analysis of interprofessional student experiences with health mentors. Perspect Med Educ. 2016;5(2):88-94. doi:10.1007/s40037-016-0258-4.