Perceptual and interpretive error in diagnostic radiology—causes and potential solutions.

Andrew J. Degnan; Emily H. Ghobadi; Peter Hardy; Elizabeth Krupinski; Elena P. Scali; Lindsay Stratchko; Adam Ulano; Eric Walker; Ashish P. Wasnik; William F. Auffermann

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Perceptual and interpretive error in diagnostic radiology—causes and potential solutions.

September 4, 2019

Degnan AJ, Ghobadi EH, Hardy P, et al. Acad Radiol. 2019;26(6):833-845.

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Human limitations can affect the safety of practice. This article discusses how fatigue, information quality, distractions, and the physical environment influence radiologic interpretation. The authors highlight the role of artificial intelligence as a potential solution to reduce errors in interpreting diagnostic imaging.

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