An 89-year-old patient with acquired murmur associated with pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cause of death in hospitalized patients. Diagnosis is often missed because of a non-homogeneous clinical picture. We present a case of an 89-year-old patient with an acquired murmur associated with pulmonary embolism. When examined by a family physician the patient had no symptoms typical for PE. During hospitalization, dyspnoea was exacerbated; a non-productive cough, chest pain and oliguria were observed. Pulmonary embolism was diagnosed, but because of the renal failure diagnosis was not confirmed by angio-CT

Poprawa bezpieczeństwa pacjenta w podstawowej opiece zdrowotnej

Patient's safety improvement in primary health carePatient safety is part of a health care quality. According to the World Health Organization patient safety is “a freedom, for a patient, from unnecessary harm or potential harm associated with healthcare”. The process of patient's safety improvement needs to engage all stakeholders and gain their understanding that the investment in safety could be recouped with efficiency gains and fewer adverse events. The article presents the selected aspects of patients safety in primary health care