Supporting nurses as essential partners in diagnosis.

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Supporting nurses as essential partners in diagnosis.

March 31, 2021

Carr S. ImproveDx. March 2021:8(2)

Effective diagnosis is enhanced through multidisciplinary team-based efforts. This newsletter article outlines opportunities inherent in expanding the role of nursing in the diagnostic process. It highlights barriers to collaboration and suggests interprofessional training as one avenue toward improvement.

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