Reducing errors in radiology

Medical errors, even those that are relatively minor, can have serious consequences, such as misdiagnosis and longer and costlier hospital stays. Reducing errors requires all members of the health care clinical and administrative team to commit to the effort, and effective risk management addresses system-wide causes of errors. Errors often result from poor communication, inadequate training, chronic fatigue, and entrenched workplace hierarchies. Error reduction strategies support high-quality patient care, even in the most stressful and complex situations.