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mistake,

n an unintentional act, omission, or error resulting from ignorance, surprise, or misplaced confidence.

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mistake Decision-making 1. An act, omission or error in judgement by a health care provider that has/may have serious consequences for a Pt and that would be judged to be wrong by knowledgeable peers 2. An incorrect act, decision, or statement that is knowledge-based, judgemental, heuristic, or based on subconscious bias. See Medical mistake. Cf Misdiagnosis, 'Overcall.', 'Undercall'.