Morbidity and mortality meeting
A “Morbidity and Mortality Meeting” (M&M meeting or M&M conference).
Referring to a regular, informal discussion among a specific group of clinicians, “meeting” is more appropriate. If it's a larger, more formal event that may include presentations from various speakers, “conference” would be the better choice
A specialized healthcare meeting is held in hospitals to review specific cases involving patient morbidity (illness) and mortality (death). These meetings bring together healthcare professionals, including doctors, surgeons, nurses, and relevant staff, to discuss cases with adverse outcomes, unexpected events, or significant medical complications.
Primary Objectives:
Case Review:
Healthcare professionals gather to review specific cases, analyzing complications, errors, or other significant medical events. Learning and Improvement:
Focus on learning from cases to improve patient care and safety by identifying areas for improvement in clinical practices, procedures, and protocols. Quality Assurance:
Play a crucial role in the quality assurance process within healthcare institutions, assessing and ensuring the quality of care provided to patients. Professional Development:
Contribute to ongoing professional development by fostering a culture of continuous learning and self-reflection among healthcare practitioners. Risk Management:
Part of risk management strategies in healthcare, identifying and addressing issues that lead to adverse outcomes to mitigate future risks.