Type 2 Diabetes Is in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 62yo Man | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#12011
SMLE Question #12011
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Patient Safety
Objective: OBJ-432
Last updated: February 2026
A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is followed at a community clinic that implemented an electronic reminder system. It tracks when patients are due for HbA1c testing and sends alerts to clinicians and patients to arrange laboratory tests and follow-up visits. After 1 year, the clinic observes improved glycaemic target attainment and fewer missed follow-up appointments. This intervention primarily improves which Institute of Medicine (IOM) quality dimension?
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