MedCity News November 21, 2024
Reducing diagnostic error is a significant part of healthcare organizations’ efforts to improve patient outcomes. By using data to recognize vulnerabilities in the diagnostic process, empowering their diagnostic teams and fostering an environment where every team player understands their vital role organizations can proactively correct the potential root causes of diagnostic errors.
Healthcare organizations have focused on improving patient outcomes for years. Lately, however, the impact of diagnostic errors on outcomes has come under more intense scrutiny. Some research suggests that nearly 800,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled each year due to misdiagnosis.
One reason the impact of diagnostic errors is often underappreciated is because of a lack of data. Simply put: Diagnostic errors aren’t always clearly identifiable....
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