Slide 14. The Seven Pillars: A Comprehensive Approach to Adverse Patient Events

The "Seven Pillars" Approach: Crossing the Patient Safety-Medical Liability

On April 13, 2012, Timothy McDonald, MD, JD, made this presentation at the meeting of the National Advisory Council.

Slide 14. The Seven Pillars: A Comprehensive Approach to Adverse Patient Events.

Image: The Seven Pillars decision flow chart described in Slide 11 is shown; the following section is highlighted within a red circle:

  • Inappropriate Care?
    • Yes →
      • Full Disclosure with Rapid Apology and Remedy.

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Current as of August 2012
Internet Citation: Slide 14. The Seven Pillars: A Comprehensive Approach to Adverse Patient Events: The "Seven Pillars" Approach: Crossing the Patient Safety-Medical Liability. August 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2012-04-nac/mcdonald/mcdonald14.html