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Pathologists' perspectives on disclosing harmful pathology error.

Dintzis SM, Clennon EK, Prouty CD, et al. Pathologists' Perspectives on Disclosing Harmful Pathology Error. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2017;141(6):841-845. doi:10.5858/arpa.2016-0136-OA.

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July 10, 2017
Dintzis SM, Clennon EK, Prouty CD, et al. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2017;141(6):841-845.
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Disclosure of medical errors is a recommended patient safety practice. This focus group study of pathologists found that most pathologists believe treating clinicians should disclose pathology errors and express concern that treating clinicians do not understand the inherent limitations of pathologic diagnosis. The authors suggest that developing consensus guidelines may improve disclosure of pathology errors.
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Dintzis SM, Clennon EK, Prouty CD, et al. Pathologists' Perspectives on Disclosing Harmful Pathology Error. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2017;141(6):841-845. doi:10.5858/arpa.2016-0136-OA.