What is the definition of a sentinel event in terms of patient safety?
A) A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical injury, or death, as well as near misses.
B) A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical and psychological injury, or death, as well as near misses.
C) A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical and psychological injury, or death, not including near misses.
D) A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical injury, or death, not including near misses.
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