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Ebola US Patient Zero: lessons on misdiagnosis and effective use of electronic health records.

Upadhyay DK, Sittig DF, Singh H. Ebola US Patient Zero: lessons on misdiagnosis and effective use of electronic health records. Diagnosis (Berl). 2014;1(4):283-287. doi:10.1515/dx-2014-0064.

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November 5, 2014
Upadhyay DK, Sittig DF, Singh H. Diagnosis (Berl). 2014;1(4):283-287.
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Misdiagnosis and errors linked to electronic health records (EHRs) are common concerns in patient safety. This commentary examines these elements in the context of the first Ebola case in the United States to reveal weaknesses in emergency department care, disaster management, and diagnostic processes. The case analysis highlights challenges associated with forming diagnoses and the usability of EHRs as decision support tools.
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Upadhyay DK, Sittig DF, Singh H. Ebola US Patient Zero: lessons on misdiagnosis and effective use of electronic health records. Diagnosis (Berl). 2014;1(4):283-287. doi:10.1515/dx-2014-0064.

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