Medical misdiagnoses put pressure on patients to stay engaged.
Medical misdiagnoses put pressure on patients to stay engaged. Innes S. Arizona Daily Star. September 12, 2016.
Delayed diagnoses can have serious consequences. This news article reviews several examples of misdiagnosis and insights from the patients and families involved, explores the importance of engaging patients in determining correct diagnoses, and places the discussion in the broader context of efforts to reduce diagnostic error.