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Patient perspectives on test result communication in primary care: a qualitative study.

November 16, 2015

Litchfield I, Bentham L, Lilford RJ, et al. Br J Med Pract. 2015;65(632):e133-e140.

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This interview study revealed shortcomings in the process for notifying patients of test results, mirroring findings from prior studies. Patients expressed a desire for consistent and timely test result notification and noted deficiencies in current processes.

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