Reducing diagnostic errors through effective communication: harnessing the power of information technology.

Hardeep Singh; Aanand Dinkar Naik; Raghuram Rao; Laura Ann Petersen

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Reducing diagnostic errors through effective communication: harnessing the power of information technology.

February 18, 2011

Singh H, Naik AD, Rao R, et al. J Gen Intern Med. 2008;23(4).

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This commentary explores potential communication breakdowns that contribute to diagnostic errors and discusses information technology strategies to prevent them.

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