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What constitutes a sentinel event in a healthcare setting?

An event leading to minor injury

An event causing no injury but leading to potential risk

An event involving mild discomfort

An event involving death or serious injury

A sentinel event is a term used in healthcare to describe an unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Option A is incorrect as it refers to a minor injury instead of death or serious injury. Option B is incorrect as it mentions no injury, while a sentinel event involves serious injury or the risk thereof. Option C is incorrect as it only mentions mild discomfort, which would not qualify as a sentinel event. Therefore, the only correct option is D.

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