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The global burden of diagnostic errors in primary care.

June 14, 2017

Singh H, Schiff G, Graber ML, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26(6):484-494.

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The need to improve diagnosis is gaining international recognition. This review summarizes the literature on diagnostic error in primary care and recommends policy and research strategies to prioritize changes needed to enhance diagnostic safety globally.

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