The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.
Diagnostic errors occur due to a variety of factors. This magazine article reports on the persistent misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment of Lyme disease, including how lack of a standardized test for the disease and bias affect diagnosis and treatment of this condition.