Changes in practice described by respondents following mistakes (n=114)
| Change in practice | No (%)* |
|---|---|
| * Includes those who agreed strongly or somewhat. Respondents could agree with more than one change. | |
| Constructive changes: | |
| Increased information seeking | |
| Seek more advice | 71 (62) |
| Ask peers | 68 (60) |
| Ask superiors | 64 (56) |
| Read | 62 (54) |
| Ask for references | 30 (26) |
| Increased vigilance | |
| Pay more attention to detail | 93 (82) |
| Personally confirm data | 82 (72) |
| Change organization of data | 59 (52) |
| Trust others’ judgment less | 56 (49) |
| Defensive changes: | |
| Keep mistakes to self | 15 (13) |
| Avoid similar patients | 7 (6) |