What interventions could reduce diagnostic error in emergency departments? A review of evidence, practice and consumer perspectives.
Wright B, Faulkner N, Bragge P, et al. What interventions could reduce diagnostic error in emergency departments? A review of evidence, practice and consumer perspectives. Diagnosis (Berl). 2019;6(4):325-334. doi:10.1515/dx-2018-0104.
The hectic pace of emergency care detracts from reliability. This review examined the literature on evidence, practice, and patient perspectives regarding diagnostic error in the emergency room. A WebM&M commentary discussed an incident involving a diagnostic delay in the emergency department.