Are amended surgical pathology reports getting to the correct responsible care provider?

Vinita Parkash; Akosua Domfeh; Paul Cohen; Neal Fischbach; Mary Pronovost; Kenneth Haines; Peter Gershkovich

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Are amended surgical pathology reports getting to the correct responsible care provider?

July 16, 2014

Parkash V, Domfeh A, Cohen P, et al. Am J Clin Pathol. 2014;142(1):58-63.

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In this chart review study, amended pathology reports with clinically significant patient results did not reliably reach treating clinicians. Despite prior studies highlighting the shortcomings of test results reporting, this patient safety issue persists.

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