Diagnostic Safety Issue Briefs.

Special or Theme Issue

Diagnostic Safety Issue Briefs.

January 28, 2024

Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2020-2024.

Diagnostic safety has increased its footprint in research, publication, and awareness efforts worldwide. This series of occasional publications introduces diagnostic process concerns and efforts to address them. Topics covered include clinical reasoning, decision making, and patient engagement.

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