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Diagnostic Error in Internal Medicine

Archives of Internal Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 165(13) · pp. 1493–1493
Mark L. GraberNancy FranklinRuthanna Gordon

Abstract

Diagnostic error is commonly multifactorial in origin, typically involving both system-related and cognitive factors. The results identify the dominant problems that should be targeted for additional research and early reduction; they also further the development of a comprehensive taxonomy for classifying diagnostic errors.

Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic SkillsPatient Safety and Medication ErrorsMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesCognitionHeuristicsPsychologyMedicineApplied psychologyComputer scienceCognitive psychologyPsychiatry

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AustraliaDiagnostic ErrorsHumansInternal MedicineInterviews as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Quality Assurance, Health CareCognitive Science
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