A Commentary Discussing the Overlooked Domains of Complications, Adverse Events, and Quality Improvement in Interventional Radiology: W. Clements, F. Giurazza: A Commentary Discussing the Overlooked Domains of Complications...

The article in the CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology journal discusses the importance of quality improvement and patient outcomes in Interventional Radiology. It highlights the distinction between complications and adverse events, emphasizing the need for individual audit and quality improvement programs to enhance patient experience. The authors also address the lack of evidence showing a reduction in incidence of complications over time, attributing it to advancements in diagnostic technologies and the increasing demand for IR services. Additionally, the article advocates for a shift towards a "learning culture" rather than a "blame culture" to improve healthcare systems and processes, and emphasizes the importance of consumer engagement in developing guidelines. [Extracted from the article]