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101. Urgent referrals from primary care to dermatology for lesions suspicious for skin cancer: patterns, outcomes, and need for systems improvement. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/urgent-referrals-primary-care-dermatology-lesions-suspicious-skin-cancer-patterns-outcomes
     November 02, 2022 - March 9, 2022 Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic … patients who read visit notes on the patient portal have a higher rate of "loop closure" on diagnostic tests … January 17, 2024 Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-person

102. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39915/psn-pdf
     December 18, 2014 - summaries were more concise yet contained more information about key care transitions issues, such as tests … readmissions-and-adverse-events-after-discharge https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adequacy-hospital-discharge-summaries-documenting-tests-pending-results-and-outpatient-follow

103. The next organizational challenge: finding and addressing diagnostic error. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/next-organizational-challenge-finding-and-addressing-diagnostic-error
     November 16, 2022 - These mainly focused on ensuring appropriate follow-up of abnormal lab tests (particularly cancer screening … tests) and sufficient monitoring of high-risk medications.

104. Prevalence and characterisation of diagnostic error among 7-day all-cause hospital medicine readmissions: a retrospective cohort study. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevalence-and-characterisation-diagnostic-error-among-7-day-all-cause-hospital-medicine
     April 12, 2023 - errors were primarily related to clinician diagnostic reasoning , including failure to order needed tests … , erroneous interpretation of tests, and failure to consider the correct diagnosis.

105. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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     August 01, 2006 - on aid of radiologist or first-tier laboratory data Skills in getting data back and arranging for tests … up subtle physical examination findings Little time for detailed examination Reflexive ordering of tests … cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=abstract&list_uids=2316561 Why Do We Order So Many Tests? … The consequences of excessive reliance on diagnostic tests to convey information that should have been … in diagnosis as one awaits the test results The patient is exposed to the risk and side effects of tests

106. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37597/psn-pdf
     February 15, 2010 - accuracy-send-out-test-ordering-college-american-pathologists-q-probes- study-ordering Errors in ordering send-out tests … (tests performed at specialized regional laboratories) were common, despite the use of a computerized

107. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45018/psn-pdf
     November 18, 2016 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-risk-use-tumor-markers-improve-patient-safety Inappropriate use of laboratory tests … This retrospective chart review found that the majority of tumor marker tests requested in an academic

108. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43578/psn-pdf
     October 01, 2014 - treatment of tumors that may never cause harm, this newspaper article discusses the impact of unnecessary tests … Researchers are working to design better tests to distinguish between benign abnormalities and cancers

109. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49516/psn-pdf
     August 01, 2006 - student on the wards soon finds that skills at the computer in getting data back and arranging for tests … One can get into the habit of reflexively ordering a series of tests to traverse assorted diagnostic … the physician has picked the right algorithm based on the history, physical, and initial laboratory tests … It has long been said that physicians order an increasing number of tests because we are practicing … The consequences of excessive reliance on diagnostic tests to convey information that should have been

110. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41954/psn-pdf
     November 26, 2014 - decoding-laboratory-test-names-major-challenge-appropriate-patient-care This commentary identifies the lack of standardized abbreviations for common laboratory tests … a potential patient safety threat, as clinicians may inadvertently order incorrect or duplicative tests

111. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44653/psn-pdf
     November 18, 2015 - laboratory test requests: classification and frequency of data-entry errors for outpatient serology tests … laboratory test requests: classification and frequency of data-entry errors for outpatient serology tests

112. Medication prescribing errors involving the route of administration. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-prescribing-errors-involving-route-administration
     January 12, 2011 - December 23, 2008 Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic … patients who read visit notes on the patient portal have a higher rate of "loop closure" on diagnostic tests … January 17, 2024 Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-person

113. Reducing hospital errors: interventions that build safety culture. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-hospital-errors-interventions-build-safety-culture
     September 27, 2017 - October 31, 2014 Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic … patients who read visit notes on the patient portal have a higher rate of "loop closure" on diagnostic tests … January 17, 2024 Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-person

114. Creating highly reliable accountable care organizations. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/creating-highly-reliable-accountable-care-organizations
     November 03, 2015 - April 18, 2013 Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic … patients who read visit notes on the patient portal have a higher rate of "loop closure" on diagnostic tests … January 17, 2024 Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-person

115. Delay in Treatment: Failure to Contact Patient Leads to Significant Complications | PSNet
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     February 01, 2004 - step: the patient presents in a timely manner, the clinical evaluation is performed well, appropriate tests … are ordered, the tests are performed correctly within an appropriate interval, the results are diagnostic … , by educating them about the tests and their importance, when the results will be available and how … The ED discharge instructions given to Rory Staunton's parents contained a line for pending tests and … Engage patients in following up on pending tests 2.

116. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49792/psn-pdf
     May 01, 2017 - While waiting for the diagnostic tests, the patient had progressively severe pain, requiring relatively … Blood test results (including liver function tests) were normal except for an elevated creatinine level … to several factors, such as provider perceptions (4) and weight restrictions of diagnostic imaging tests … Initial laboratory and imaging tests ordered for this patient seemed appropriate. … and problems performing diagnostic tests in a timely manner.

117. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49660/psn-pdf
     August 01, 2012 - morning, the patient's mother called the pediatrician's office to obtain the results of the blood tests … 7) In a different survey of primary care providers at a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital, of all the tests … had unrecognized (and untreated) diabetes.(11) Studies looking at other commonly ordered laboratory tests … Workflow changes should: (i) ensure that all laboratory tests include the correct ordering provider; … Ultimately, it was the mother's diligence in inquiring about the laboratory tests that prompted the

118. Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unintended-consequences-quantifying-benefits-iatrogenic-harms-and-downstream-cascade-costs
     March 17, 2021 - Inappropriate use or overuse of clinical tests such as MRIs can be harmful to patients. … December 16, 2020 How one medical checkup can snowball into a ‘cascade’ of tests, causing

119. Four-year impact of an alert notification system on closed-loop communication of critical test results. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/four-year-impact-alert-notification-system-closed-loop-communication-critical-test-results
     June 21, 2016 - December 5, 2013 Impact of an automated email notification system for results of tests … 2015 Lessons learned from implementation of a computerized application for pending tests … March 21, 2018 Impact of an automated email notification system for results of tests

120. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49675/psn-pdf
     February 01, 2013 - step: the patient presents in a timely manner, the clinical evaluation is performed well, appropriate tests … are ordered, the tests are performed correctly within an appropriate interval, the results are diagnostic … Engage patients in following up on pending tests, by educating them about the tests and their importance … The ED discharge instructions given to Rory Staunton's parents contained a line for pending tests and … Engage patients in following up on pending tests 2.