Factors influencing diagnostic accuracy among intensive care unit clinicians - an observational study.
Misdiagnosis is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU). This study sought to understand the diagnostic accuracy of ICU attendings, fellows, advanced practice providers, and nurses. Contextual factors of self-reported confidence in the diagnosis, stress levels, and perception of patient's prognosis were analyzed as potential influencers on accuracy.