The range of significant events identified for analysis in this study confirms the potential for SEA to examine a breadth of patient-safety related subject matter which appears largely unlikely to be captured by criterion or cohort based audit.
In addition to providing an analysis of treatment patterns in relation to fracture risk, we built upon prior studies of prescription drug use in osteoporosis by examining a very large survey sample and including a wide breadth of patient-reported data [ 20].
Such studies suffer in credibility for lack of institutional resources, the lack of multi-disciplinary input, and the fact that samples of both subjects and interpreters inadequately reflect the breadth of patients and practitioners encountered in the world of clinical practice.
Finally, despite the breadth of the patient population assessed, uninsured patients were not included in the database; therefore, our results may not be fully generalizable to the full HCV population.
Following a whole-patient approach means having the ability to integrate the entire breadth of available patient data and to identify and gather critical information not currently available.
Within this context, the breadth and depth of patient decision support materials for hospice are unknown.
The main strength of the study is the breadth of participants, including patients, some of whom had experience of a GP 'champion' (although not officially a GPwSI), primary and secondary care clinicians and PCT management.
I enjoy the breadth and challenge of patients, from those with acute strokes, trauma, pregnancy complications, and mental health illnesses to those with orthopedic injuries.
Furthermore, we believe increased student contact with IR to be critical, as the breadth of IR responsibilities in patient care and referrals continues to expand.
