Reducing diagnostic errors in the emergency department at the time of patient treatment.
Petts A, Neep M, Thakkalpalli M. Reducing diagnostic errors in the emergency department at the time of patient treatment. Emerg Med Australas. 2023;35(3):466-473. doi:10.1111/1742-6723.14146.
Misinterpretation of radiology test results can contribute to diagnostic errors and patient harm. Using a set of 838 pediatric and adult radiographic examinations, this retrospective study found that radiographers’ interpretations can complement emergency clinicians’ interpretations and increase accuracy compared to emergency clinician interpretation alone.