Reducing diagnostic errors in the emergency department at the time of patient treatment.

Abbie Petts; Michael Neep; Madhukar Thakkalpalli

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Reducing diagnostic errors in the emergency department at the time of patient treatment.

March 29, 2023

Petts A, Neep M, Thakkalpalli M. Emerg Med Australas. 2023;35(3):466-473.

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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.

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