Study Finds Link Between Basic Doctor Errors and Missed Diagnoses
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that nearly six in ten cases of medical malpractice filed by patients harmed by missed diagnoses included basic errors by doctors. As summarized by the New York Times, major errors included:
- Not ordering appropriate lab tests
- Not creating an appropriate follow-up plan
- Not obtaining adequate patient history
- Not conducting an adequate physical exam
- Incorrectly interpreting test results
The average case included three separate errors.
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