Diagnostic excellence through the lens of patient-centeredness.

Donald M. Berwick

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Diagnostic excellence through the lens of patient-centeredness.

December 8, 2021

Berwick DM. JAMA. 2021;326(21):2127-2128.

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Efforts to improve diagnosis recognize the value in patient-centered care. This commentary outlines how a diagnostician can enfold patient centeredness into their practice, which includes the seeking of knowledge and moderation of actions taken to arrive at a diagnosis. This piece is part of a series on diagnostic excellence.

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