Application of root cause analysis on malpractice claim files related to diagnostic failures.
van Noord I, Eikens MP, Hamersma AM, et al. Application of root cause analysis on malpractice claim files related to diagnostic failures. BMJ Qual Saf. 2010;19(6). doi:10.1136/qshc.2008.029801.
This study applied root cause analysis to cases of diagnostic failure, and discusses the feasibility and need for balancing human- and system-related factors in such cases.