Clinical dental faculty members' perceptions of diagnostic errors and how to avoid them. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Clinical dental faculty members' perceptions of diagnostic errors and how to avoid them. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Study
 
• Published April 2018

Clinical dental faculty members' perceptions of diagnostic errors and how to avoid them.

Nikdel C, Nikdel K, Ibarra-Noriega A, Kalenderian E, Walji MF. J Dent Educ. 2018;82:340-348.

This interview study examined 10 dental faculty members' perceptions of diagnostic error. Varying definitions of diagnostic errors and a range of prevention strategies emerged, including taking more time for diagnosis and enhancing communication among dental providers.

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