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Inviting patients to identify diagnostic concerns through structured evaluation of their online visit notes.
April 13, 2022
Giardina TD, Choi DT, Upadhyay DK, et al. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2022;29(6):1091-1100.
Most patients can now access their provider visit notes via online portals and many have reported mistakes such as diagnostic errors or missed allergies. This study asked patients who may be “at-risk” for diagnostic error about perceived concerns in their visit notes. Patients were more likely to report having concerns if they did not trust their provider and did not have a good feeling about the visit. Soliciting patient concerns may be one way to improve transparency regarding diagnostic errors and trust in providers.
