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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/missed-and-delayed-diagnoses-emergency-department-study-closed-malpractice-claims-4-liability
March 02, 2011 - As in the outpatient arena, errors generally occurred due to failure to order diagnostic tests or interpret … November 16, 2022
Impact of an automated email notification system for results of tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49537/psn-pdf
June 01, 2007 - Laboratory tests sent for a voluntary
medical research study showed an elevated alkaline phosphatase … Abnormal tests are
uncommon, and most can be predicted on the basis of known medical problems. … For example, a large
review of a broad array of potential tests found that the incidence of abnormalities … If we apply these standards to our patient, he would receive
a complete blood count, renal function tests … Preoperative screening: value of previous tests. Ann Intern
Med. 1990;113:969-973.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49567/psn-pdf
September 01, 2008 - While you await the results of laboratory tests, would it be appropriate to begin treatment with 15 … While awaiting lab tests and arriving at a definitive diagnosis, it is inappropriate to start therapy … Tests for tick-borne diseases were negative. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references
https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references
While awaiting other tests, … Case C: Part 2
The blood smear showing fragmented RBCs led to other tests: fibrinogen was low; fibrin
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/automated-detection-look-alikesound-alike-medication-errors
August 28, 2019 - August 28, 2019
Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between drug … name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates in
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/legibility-prescription-medication-labelling-canada-moving-pharmacy-centred-patient-centred
September 23, 2020 - June 16, 2019
Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between drug … name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates in
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-updates-its-list-drug-names-tall-man-mixed-case-letters-based-survey-results
March 14, 2023 - May 7, 2018
Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between drug … name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates in
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sleep-and-circadian-misalignment-hospitalist-review
July 15, 2020 - April 12, 2023
Impact of an automated email notification system for results of tests … Design and implementation of an automated email notification system for results of tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/urban-outpatient-views-quality-and-safety-primary-care
May 18, 2019 - November 16, 2022
Impact of an automated email notification system for results of tests … Design and implementation of an automated email notification system for results of tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-it-so-hard-talk-about-overuse-pediatrics-and-why-it-matters
March 04, 2020 - January 29, 2020
Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between … drug name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/better-understanding-downsides-low-value-healthcare-could-reduce-harm
August 11, 2021 - March 22, 2023
To expand the evidence base about harms from tests and treatments. … May 11, 2022
To expand the evidence base about harms from tests and treatments.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-patient-safety-strategies-incidence-adverse-events
March 09, 2022 - 2022
Clinicians' expectations of the benefits and harms of treatments, screening, and tests … 2015
Patients' expectations of the benefits and harms of treatments, screening, and tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/look-alike-sound-alike-drugs-review-include-look-alike-packaging-additional-safety-check
March 24, 2021 - June 16, 2019
Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between drug … name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates in
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/promoting-effective-transitions-care-hospital-discharge-review-key-issues-hospitalists
November 16, 2022 - Design and implementation of an automated email notification system for results of tests … December 31, 2014
Impact of an automated email notification system for results of tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49599/psn-pdf
February 23, 2010 - The ED physician ordered laboratory tests and a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis,
all of which were … patient with the providers involved, many of the physicians expressed that the CT scans (and many other
tests … component of the growing health care
bill may be the expenses associated with unnecessary medical tests … US
Congressional Office of Technology Assessment revealed that approximately 8% of all diagnostic tests … guidelines within health care
systems may allow providers to follow clear pathways for diagnostic tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.182_slideshow.ppt
September 01, 2008 - Case B: Question
While awaiting the results of laboratory tests, would it be appropriate to begin treatment … Case B: Answer
While awaiting lab tests and definitive diagnosis, it would be inappropriate to start … Part 1—Other Test Results
Test Result
BUN 56 mg/dL
Bilirubin 4.2 mg/dL
AST/GGT (liver function tests … kinase slight elevation
Sodium 132 mEq/L
Potassium 5.4 mEq/L
Albumin 2.8 g/dL
Globulin 2.4 g/dL
Tests … for tick-borne diseases negative
Case C: Question
While awaiting other tests,
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/progress-preventing-name-confusion-errors
May 07, 2018 - May 2, 2018
Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between drug … name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates in
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnosis-and-diagnostic-errors-time-new-paradigm
March 09, 2022 - December 7, 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 … August 24, 2016
Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between drug … name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates in
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50929/psn-pdf
February 26, 2020 - recommendation for a follow-
up appointment at the Infectious Diseases clinic, and follow-up laboratory tests … Follow-up laboratory tests were either never obtained or were not
available for review during these … discharge by the OPAT team, then the SNF
would have been reminded to collect necessary laboratory tests … effectively and successfully.5,6 The OPAT team must
ensure active follow-up and management of laboratory tests … The
physician assesses laboratory tests and follows patients in clinic during the course of treatment
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/beeline-spine
March 01, 2014 - Laboratory tests sent for a voluntary medical research study showed an elevated alkaline phosphatase … Abnormal tests are uncommon, and most can be predicted on the basis of known medical problems. … For example, a large review of a broad array of potential tests found that the incidence of abnormalities … If we apply these standards to our patient, he would receive a complete blood count, renal function tests … Preoperative screening: value of previous tests. Ann Intern Med. 1990;113:969-973.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/preventable-rash
October 01, 2012 - The urgent care provider reviewed his lab results and discovered that his tests for rapid plasma reagin … The Commentary This case highlights the danger of inadequate follow-up of outpatient tests and the … We are not provided with information regarding additional STD screening tests (such as for gonorrhea … and chlamydia); these tests should also have been conducted. … Assure that there is a mechanism for rapid identification and follow-up on positive screening tests.