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Diagnostic stewardship to prevent diagnostic error.

March 15, 2023

Morgan DJ, Malani PN, Diekema DJ. JAMA. 2023;Epub Mar 2.

The effective use of resources through stewardship initiatives can support error reduction through focusing actions of care. This commentary discusses how diagnostic stewardship can enhance diagnostic testing behaviors across the diagnostic process.

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