The "hemolyzed" physical examination situational challenges to accurate bedside diagnosis. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

The "hemolyzed" physical examination situational challenges to accurate bedside diagnosis. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published February 2019

The "hemolyzed" physical examination—situational challenges to accurate bedside diagnosis.

Sargsyan Z. JAMA Intern Med. 2019 Feb 18; [Epub ahead of print].

Effective bedside interactions can enhance patient–clinician relationships. This commentary offers insights from a physician regarding the importance of clinician mindfulness about potential impact of environmental conditions on bedside physical examinations. The author emphasizes how noise, distraction, and production pressures contributed to a delayed diagnosis.

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