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Gaël Grandmaison1, Viviane Ribordy1, Marco Mancinetti1

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Summary

Diagnostic errors are frequent and preventable, impacting patient care. A systems approach is crucial for understanding and mitigating these errors in medical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • The diagnostic process is fundamental to medical practice, guiding treatment decisions.
  • It is often viewed as an individual cognitive task but is inherently collaborative, involving patients and healthcare systems.
  • Diagnostic errors are common, potentially severe, and frequently preventable, yet their exact prevalence is hard to quantify due to definition challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge regarding diagnostic errors.
  • To highlight the significance of a systems-based perspective in analyzing diagnostic errors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current knowledge on diagnostic errors.
  • Emphasis on a systems approach to understanding the diagnostic process and errors.

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