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Advancing diagnostic safety research: results of a systematic research priority setting exercise.
February 24, 2021
Zwaan L, El-Kareh R, Meyer AND, et al. J Gen Intern Med. 2021;36(10):2943-2951.
Reducing harm related to diagnostic error remains a major focus within patient safety. Based on input from an international group of experts and stakeholders, the authors identified priority questions to advance diagnostic safety research. High-priority areas include strengthening teamwork factors (such as the role of nurses in diagnosis), addressing system factors, and strategies for engaging patients in the diagnostic process.
