Services provided to patients (history-taking, physical examination, preventive care, tests, procedures, drugs, advice) or information on clinical condition or on patient state used as a patient outcome.... clinical event
An unexpected occurrence or variation involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The event is called “sentinel” because it signals a need for closer attention.... sentinel event
n. 1. protrusion of the intestines or omentum through the abdominal wall. 2. abnormal elevation of part of the diaphragm due to congenital weakness (but without true herniation).... eventration