Medical misdiagnosis: more common than you think.

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Medical misdiagnosis: more common than you think.

November 15, 2017

Kast S. "On the Record." WYPR. October 31, 2017.

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Diagnostic error continues to motivate improvement efforts in patient safety. This audio news segment discusses challenges that contribute to misdiagnosis, strategies to prevent diagnostic errors, and recommendations for patients to reduce risks such as preparing for appointments and asking questions.

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