Pediatric Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science and Future Directions

Pediatric Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science and Future Directions: This issue brief explores the unique challenges of studying and improving diagnostic safety for children with respect to their overall health, access to care, and unique aspects of diagnostic testing limitations for many pediatric conditions. The issue brief will also highlight approaches to address these challenges across the care delivery spectrum: primary care offices, emergency departments (EDs), inpatient wards, and intensive care units. The brief concludes with recommendations for building capacity to advance pediatric diagnostic safety.