Developing health care organizations that pursue learning and exploration of diagnostic excellence: An action plan

Singh H, Upadhyay DK, Torretti D. Developing Health Care Organizations That Pursue Learning and Exploration of Diagnostic Excellence: An Action Plan. Acad Med. Oct 29, 2019.

Diagnostic errors have emerged as a patient safety priority in recent years. The authors propose a five-point plan by which healthcare organizations can pursue diagnostic excellence through error reduction, improving diagnostic processes, and effective communication with patients. Recommendations focused on organizational activities to promote a culture of safety, evidence generation and translation, measurement improvement, and use of errors as a learning opportunity.

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