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Bringing the clinical laboratory into the strategy to advance diagnostic excellence.

September 22, 2021

Lubin IM, Astles J R, Shahangian S, et al. Diagnosis (Berl). 2021;8(3):281-294.

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Diagnostic error reduction continues to be a patient safety focus. This article outlines innovative ways clinical laboratory professionals can support diagnostic excellence, such as improved communication between laboratory professionals, providers and patients.

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