[Adverse Drug Events in Hospitalized Patients in Chile: Prevalence & Implications].

Objective: To study the prevalence of adverse drug events (ADE) in hospitalized patients in Chile. As part of our research, we also assessed the validity of the method used to identify the occurrence of an ADE based on the discharge diagnoses of the patient.

Design: The study included 1,7 million patients hospitalized during 2019-2020.

[Waiting lists management model based on timeliness and justice].

Waiting lists for elective surgery are considered a major health policy concern in most countries of the world. The most common reason to explain this phenomenon is that demand exceeds supply. Traditionally, the management of waiting lists has been focused on timeliness of medical attention.