Measurement of diagnostic errors is a key first step to their reduction.

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Measurement of diagnostic errors is a key first step to their reduction.

December 9, 2015

Singh H. National Quality Measures Expert Commentaries. November 23, 2015.

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Recently, diagnostic error has garnered much discussion and examination, but further research is needed to understand and track such errors. This article reviews evidence on the topic to illustrate measurement challenges and includes a sociotechnical model to identify, assess, and address diagnostic errors.

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