Medical mistakes are more likely in women and minorities.

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Medical mistakes are more likely in women and minorities.

January 24, 2024

Szabo L. NBC News. January 15, 2024.

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Diagnostic errors undermine patient safety at a substantial rate, but more so for women, and people of color. This article discusses reasons for this disparity including implicit bias and clinician workload.

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