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  • 1Forum. Risk Management Foundation, Harvard Medical Institutions, Inc., Boston, MA, USA.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care : Journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care
|December 12, 1997
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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Patient dissatisfaction with fragmented healthcare.
  • Delayed diagnosis in complex cases.

Observation:

  • A patient experienced prolonged frustration seeking care for undiagnosed symptoms.
  • Transfer to a new healthcare system facilitated diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Acromegaly diagnosed secondary to an underlying pituitary tumor.
  • Pituitary tumor as the cause of acromegaly.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for integrated care pathways.
  • Emphasizes timely diagnosis of endocrine disorders.
  • Underscores the impact of healthcare system navigation on patient outcomes.