Periodic Reporting for period 1 - SAFEST (Improving quality and patient SAFEty in surgical care through STandardisation and harmonisation of perioperative care in Europe)

Adverse events in health care affect 8% to 12% of patients admitted to hospitals in the European Union (EU) and are accountable for approximately EUR 21 billion in direct costs annually. Surgical adverse events are among the most common types reported. Adopting evidence-based...