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121. The fallacy of a single diagnosis. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fallacy-single-diagnosis
     October 05, 2022 - professionals and community members) were provided one of five scenarios describing a hypothetical patient with symptoms … suggestive of COVID-19 in the presence or absence alternative diagnosis (e.g., COVID-19 symptoms and

122. SAFER Care: improving caregiver comprehension of discharge instructions. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safer-care-improving-caregiver-comprehension-discharge-instructions
     October 26, 2022 - counseling to discuss safe return to s chool/daycare, a ctivity restrictions, f ollow-up plans e xpected symptoms … after discharge, when to r eturn and seek care for symptoms, and who to c ontact with questions.

123. Patient and consumer safety risks when using conversational assistants for medical information: an observational study of Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-and-consumer-safety-risks-when-using-conversational-assistants-medical-information
     December 15, 2021 - health-related question and standardized questions relating to medication use and recognition of symptoms … January 23, 2017 Software for symptoms.

124. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60229/psn-pdf
     April 15, 2020 - The 1,257 survey respondents reported symptoms of distress (72%), depression (50%), anxiety (45%) and … engaged directly in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with COVID-19 were at greater risk for symptoms

125. ED misdiagnosis of cerebrovascular events in the era of modern neuroimaging: a meta-analysis. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ed-misdiagnosis-cerebrovascular-events-era-modern-neuroimaging-meta-analysis
     August 19, 2020 - The risk of misdiagnosis was higher if stroke symptoms were transient, nonspecific, or mild.

126. Spotlight (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/spotlight_missed_sea_09.17.2021_-_final.pdf
     January 01, 2021 - the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: • List risk factors, symptoms … • At his first visit, he presented with symptoms and exam findings for which SEA and meningitis were … – At each of these visits, he demonstrated progressively worsening signs and symptoms, which were … – The purulent fluid collection associated with SEA leads to pain and neurologic symptoms via direct … • SEA does not necessarily always progress in this manner – Not all symptoms may be present at each

127. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867980/psn-pdf
     March 25, 2025 - Two days after the ED visit, the patient’s mother mentioned his symptoms to a physician friend. … mistaken for another and a chronic disease mistakenly considered to be the cause of a patient’s new symptoms … consciousness, a “thunderclap” onset, alteration in mental status, persistent or progressive visual symptoms … , nausea with vomiting, fever, weight loss, and others.4 Of course, many of these symptoms may be present … in patients with benign causes of headache; proactively addressing these symptoms and asking, “Could

128. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49786/psn-pdf
     March 01, 2017 - (Of course, the dementia may have limited the patient's ability to complain about urinary symptoms.) … We must first ask why a troponin level was drawn when the patient had no signs or symptoms of myocardial … In this case, the patient had no signs or symptoms consistent with an MI. … Troponin testing should be reserved for patients with signs and symptoms consistent with myocardial … In patients without signs or symptoms of myocardial ischemia, an abnormal troponin does not diagnose

129. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49449/psn-pdf
     June 01, 2004 - However, some signs and symptoms associated with vertigo can point more specifically to the inner ear … This patient did not present with any signs or symptoms that definitively implicated the brain as the … However, several symptoms and signs, though not pathognomonic for a central cause, are so highly suggestive … Rather, a peripheral localization is a diagnosis of exclusion when there are no symptoms, signs, laboratory … Rather, a peripheral localization is a diagnosis of exclusion when there are no symptoms, signs, laboratory

130. Spotlight (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/final_spotlight_case_mesenteric_ischemia_08.05.2022.pdf
     January 01, 2022 - Objectives At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: • Describe the symptoms … • All three studies were interpreted as normal, and the patient was reassured that her symptoms should … • This condition is classified by the time to onset of symptoms (acute vs chronic), the affected … Accompanying symptoms include nausea and vomiting. … Symptoms of weight loss and dietary changes in the setting of atherosclerosis should increase suspicion

131. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43421/psn-pdf
     August 13, 2014 - /inevitability-physician-burnout-implications-interventions Many health care professionals exhibit symptoms … studies have shown that approximately one-third of practicing physicians and nurses display hallmark symptoms

132. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37067/psn-pdf
     October 03, 2011 - in this study received an automated phone call 48 hours after hospital discharge to assess for new symptoms … One quarter of patients reached by the system indicated new symptoms, half of which required intervention

133. The Iatroref study: medical errors are associated with symptoms of depression in ICU staff but not burnout or safety culture. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/iatroref-study-medical-errors-are-associated-symptoms-depression-icu-staff-not-burnout-or
     April 12, 2011 - Study The Iatroref study: medical errors are associated with symptoms of depression … The Iatroref study: medical errors are associated with symptoms of depression in ICU staff but not burnout … The Iatroref study: medical errors are associated with symptoms of depression in ICU staff but not burnout

134. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45587/psn-pdf
     January 23, 2017 - symptom checkers (software programs that use diagnostic algorithms based on patients' self-reported symptoms

135. Effect of digital tools to promote hospital quality and safety on adverse events after discharge. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-digital-tools-promote-hospital-quality-and-safety-adverse-events-after-discharge
     October 16, 2024 - safety improvement project aimed to reduce post-discharge AE and patient-reported new or worsening symptoms … be due to the activating effects of the intervention, prompting patients to be aware of and report symptoms

136. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46890/psn-pdf
     December 21, 2018 - Of 6586 respondents, 54% reported burnout symptoms, consistent with prior studies. … major medical error in the prior 3 months, and these rates were even higher among physicians that had symptoms

137. Abdominal Pain in Early Pregnancy | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/abdominal-pain-early-pregnancy
     November 13, 2024 - Given the severity and persistence of her symptoms despite treatment, a complete abdominal ultrasound … In early pregnancy, the symptoms of appendicitis are identical to those seen in the nonpregnant state … However, the nausea and vomiting and persistent symptoms should have led the clinicians to consider the … When the patient returned with worsening symptoms, appropriate imaging was pursued and revealed acute … Take-Home Points Nausea and vomiting are common in early pregnancy, but symptoms that persist after

138. Periodic Issue | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/periodic-issue/periodic-issue-459
     October 30, 2024 - Patients frequently use search engines to find information about symptoms, health conditions, and medications … Shortages resulted in changes in symptoms or exacerbation of disease for two-thirds of respondents. … who visit the emergency department (ED) or urgent care may receive instructions to return to care if symptoms … persist or new symptoms arise ("safety-netting"), particularly in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. … Three weeks later, he presented with ongoing symptoms including worsening cognition and increased headache

139. Diagnostic Errors Case Studies | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/curated-library/diagnostic-errors-case-studies
     April 28, 2025 - The symptoms were abrupt in onset,... … The patient was admitted to the hospital with gastrointestinal symptoms and diagnosed with cholecystitis … Three days later, the patient returned to the same ED with similar symptoms and again was found to have … The symptoms were abrupt in onset, lasted between 5 to 15 minutes and then subsided after sitting down … She continued to experience these symptoms for two more years and her primary care physician (PCP) suggested

140. Role of communicating diagnostic uncertainty in the safety-netting process: insights from a vignette study. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/role-communicating-diagnostic-uncertainty-safety-netting-process-insights-vignette-study
     February 20, 2019 - who visit the emergency department (ED) or urgent care may receive instructions to return to care if symptoms … persist or new symptoms arise ("safety-netting"), particularly in cases of diagnostic uncertainty .