When the misdiagnosis is child abuse.

Stephanie Clifford

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When the misdiagnosis is child abuse.

September 2, 2020

Clifford S. The Atlantic. 2020;August 20.

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Diagnostic decision-making is susceptible to cognitive biases and error in stressful situations. This feature article illustrates how misdiagnosed child abuse can not only affect the patient but create collateral damage to the families involved.

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