Clinical dental faculty members' perceptions of diagnostic errors and how to avoid them.

Cathy Nikdel; Kian Nikdel; Ana Ibarra-Noriega; Elsbeth Kalenderian; Muhammad F Walji

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Clinical dental faculty members' perceptions of diagnostic errors and how to avoid them.

May 23, 2018

Nikdel C, Nikdel K, Ibarra-Noriega A, et al. J Dent Educ. 2018;82(4):340-348.

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This interview study examined 10 dental faculty members' perceptions of diagnostic error. Varying definitions of diagnostic errors and a range of prevention strategies emerged, including taking more time for diagnosis and enhancing communication among dental providers.

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