5 Misdiagnosis Prevention Strategies for Physicians

1. Allocate time to communicate effectively with patients.
2. Work closely with lab personnel and radiologists to interpret complex test results or a difficult diagnosis.
3. Clarify whose responsibility it is to follow up on abnormal test results.
4. Make sure all members of the healthcare team are on the same page about a diagnosis when multiple constituents are involved.
5. Encourage patients to engage in the diagnostic process and look at their own medical notes for inconsistencies.

Source: Becker's Hospital Review
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