Monitoring for medication errors in outpatient settings.

Background: Vigilant reporting of medication errors and adverse drug events (ADEs) is needed to understand and reduce the extent of this problem in dermatology. Various systems are already in place in inpatient settings.

Objective: To review existing medication error reporting systems related to outpatient settings with emphasis on topical medications associated with dermatological diseases.

The Relationship Between Physician Friendliness and Caring, and Patient Satisfaction: Findings from an Internet-Based Survey.

Background: This study examines patient satisfaction with physicians. Patient satisfaction is a quality measure that affects treatment outcomes. More specifically, it examines how a patient's perception of physician friendliness and caring can affect patient satisfaction.