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Using simulation to identify sources of medical diagnostic error in child physical abuse.

April 27, 2016

Anderst J, Nielsen-Parker M, Moffatt M, et al. Child Abuse Negl. 2016;52:62-69.

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This study described the use of simulation cases to evaluate diagnostic errors of potential child abuse. Overall, 39% of participants made an incorrect diagnosis, with the majority overdiagnosing abuse in patients who were injured in a traumatic accident.

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