Diagnostic errors in paediatric cardiac intensive care.

Priya N. Bhat; John M. Costello; Ranjit Aiyagari; Paul J. Sharek; Claudia A. Algaze; Mjaye L. Mazwi; Stephen J. Roth; Andrew Y. Shin

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Diagnostic errors in paediatric cardiac intensive care.

February 21, 2018

Bhat PN, Costello JM, Aiyagari R, et al. Cardiol Young. 2018;28(5):675-682.

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Researchers surveyed pediatric cardiac intensive care unit providers across three tertiary cardiac centers in the United States. More than 80% of respondents perceived diagnostic errors to be common and 65% reported errors causing permanent harm to patients. Improving feedback and teamwork were frequently suggested as strategies for reducing diagnostic error.

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