ECRI Institute: Data Analysis Reveals Common Errors That Prevent Patients From Getting Timely, Accurate Diagnoses
September 06, 2024
September 06, 2024
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The ECRI Institute issued the following news release:
At least 1 in 20 US adults experiences a diagnostic error each year, according to a 2017 study. Another study estimated that 795,000 Americans experience permanent disability or death each year due to misdiagnosis of dangerous diseases.
A new data analysis from ECRI, a global patient safety nonprofit, found that issues processing medical tests, delays in referrals, . . .
At least 1 in 20 US adults experiences a diagnostic error each year, according to a 2017 study. Another study estimated that 795,000 Americans experience permanent disability or death each year due to misdiagnosis of dangerous diseases.
A new data analysis from ECRI, a global patient safety nonprofit, found that issues processing medical tests, delays in referrals, . . .