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Learning from patients' experiences related to diagnostic errors is essential for progress in patient safety.

Giardina TD, Haskell H, Menon S, et al. Learning From Patients' Experiences Related To Diagnostic Errors Is Essential For Progress In Patient Safety. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018;37(11):1821-1827. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2018.0698.

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June 19, 2019
Giardina TD, Haskell H, Menon S, et al. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018;37(11):1821-1827.
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Reducing harm related to diagnostic error remains a major focus within patient safety. While significant effort has been made to engage patients in safety, such as encouraging them to report adverse events and errors, little is known about patient and family experiences related specifically to diagnostic error. Investigators examined adverse event reports from patients and families over a 6-year period and found 184 descriptions of diagnostic error. Contributing factors identified included several manifestations of unprofessional behavior on the part of providers, e.g., inadequate communication and a lack of respect toward patients. The authors suggest that incorporating the patient voice can enhance knowledge regarding why diagnostic errors occur and inform targeted interventions for improvement. An Annual Perspective discussed ongoing challenges associated with diagnostic error.

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Giardina TD, Haskell H, Menon S, et al. Learning From Patients' Experiences Related To Diagnostic Errors Is Essential For Progress In Patient Safety. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018;37(11):1821-1827. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2018.0698.