Take C.A.R.E of patient safety: A call to action

• Main Authors: Alex Ren Jye, Kim, Keng Sheng, Chew, Hie Ung, Ngian
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2024
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RA Public aspects of medicine; RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; RZ Other systems of medicine
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47119/1/patient-safety.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47119/; https://www.e-mjm.org/

In a dynamic healthcare environment, patient safety is crucial. A "Conscious Actions Reduce Errors" (C.A.R.E) approach is needed to safeguard safety and reduce medical errors. The dual process theory highlights two thinking modes: intuitive (fast, automatic) and analytical (slow, deliberate). Intuitive thinking, though quick and often effective, can lead to cognitive biases like anchoring and availability heuristics. A C.A.R.E approach incorporating tools like the TWED checklist (Threat, What if I'm wrong? What else?, Evidence, Dispositional factors) and Shisa Kanko (Japanese method of pointing and calling) can help to improve decision-making and action precision in clinical settings.