Newspaper/Magazine Article Misdiagnosed: what to do when your doctor doesn't know. Citation Text: Fischer MA. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL July 27, 2011 Fischer MA. View more articles from the same authors. This magazine article discusses several cases of misdiagnosis, explores reasons for errors, and provides tips for patients to improve safety. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Fischer MA. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Patient- and family-centered care: error disclosure and investigation. October 29, 2014 Error and Uncertainty in Diagnostic Radiology. March 20, 2019 Medical errors affecting the pediatric intensive care patient: incidence, identification, and practical solutions. June 18, 2008 Unity of Mistakes: A Phenomenological Interpretation of Medical Work. 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