Table 4Derived constructs associated with harm

Description of ConstructOdds Ratio95% CI
Communication to patient1.711.02–2.87
Clinical data0.330.17–0.65
Error in diagnosis2.182.99–8.53
Examination process errors3.041.42–6.52
Referral process errors2.431.06–5.56
Delay in therapy (medical/surgical or drug)5.052.99–8.53
Error in knowledge/skill/judgment2.261.42–3.60
Provider of record2.121.40–3.23

CI=Confidence interval

From: Developing a Taxonomy for Coding Ambulatory Medical Errors: A Report from the ASIPS Collaborative

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