A family and hospital's journey and commitment to improving diagnostic safety.
Wyner D, Wyner F, Brumbaugh D, et al. A family and hospital's journey and commitment to improving diagnostic safety. Pediatrics. 2021;148(6):e2021053091. doi:10.1542/peds.2021-053091.
The dismissal of parental concerns is a known contributor to medical errors in children. This story illustrates how poor communication, lack of respect, and anchoring bias contributed to failure in the care of a boy. The authors share actions being taken by the hospital involved in the tragedy to partner with the family to improve diagnosis practices throughout their organization.