TABLE 1.
Results of applying the three-stage method to 480 cases of corrected reportsa
| Method description | No. of cases (%) ruled out for adverse impact | No. of cases (%) remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: rapid review of corrected report | 301 (62.7) | 179 (37.3) |
| Stage 2: medical record review | 25 (5.2) | 154 (32.1) |
| Stage 3: clinician interview(s) | 122 (25.4)b | 32 (6.7) |
a
The three-stage method yielded 32 cases (6.7%) that involved adverse clinical impact.
b
These 122 cases included 4 cases in which information could not be obtained from the clinician.