Pathologists' perspectives on disclosing harmful pathology error.

Suzanne M Dintzis; Emily K Clennon; Carolyn D Prouty; Lisa M Reich; Joann G Elmore; Thomas H Gallagher

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Pathologists' perspectives on disclosing harmful pathology error.

May 3, 2017

Dintzis SM, Clennon EK, Prouty CD, et al. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2017;141(6):841-845.

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Disclosure of medical errors is a recommended patient safety practice. This focus group study of pathologists found that most pathologists believe treating clinicians should disclose pathology errors and express concern that treating clinicians do not understand the inherent limitations of pathologic diagnosis. The authors suggest that developing consensus guidelines may improve disclosure of pathology errors.

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