Parents get a peek at hospital notes: could it prevent medical errors?
NCT ID NCT06722378
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether letting parents read their child's medical notes on a bedside tablet helps them spot safety issues and feel more involved. Researchers will compare 630 families who get tablet access to those who receive usual care. The goal is to see if this simple change can reduce medical errors and improve the hospital experience.
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American Family Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
bedside tablet access to medical notes
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that giving parents real-time access to medical notes helps them catch errors and feel more involved in their child's hospital care.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on measuring engagement and safety reporting, not on changing medical outcomes. The results may not apply to all hospitals or families.
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