The hazards of diagnosis.

A. Schattner; N. Magazanik; M. Haran

Commentary

The hazards of diagnosis.

August 25, 2010

Schattner A, Magazanik N, Haran M. QJM. 2010;103(8):583-7.

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This commentary discusses factors that contribute to diagnostic errors along with steps physicians should take to ensure patient-centered diagnostic communication.

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