Four Care Domains Associated with Adverse Events
Problems with management of previously prescribed meds Reactions to new meds Effects of surgery Effects of tests Adverse events not attributable to these 4 care domains*
Adverse Events Identified Through Care Domain Questions 52 295 141 52
Adverse Events Identified From
Symptoms, Conditions, etc.
Heart attack 0 0 7 2 7
Sudden drop in blood pressure 3 21 29 4 10
Uncontrolled bleeding 0 2 11 3 1
Blood clot 1 1 6 0 1
Rash 0 10 4 1 14
Infection 0 2 15 6 17
Difficulty breathing 0 8 16 3 7
Open sores 0 0 10 3 6
Damage to nerves 0 1 49 2 2
Injury from a fall 0 0 1 0 14
Post-discharge report 0 0 3 1 1
Sub-total from Symptoms etc. 4 45 151 25 80
% Additional Yield in Adverse Events Using Questions on Symptoms, Conditions etc 8% 15% 107% 48%