Preventing diagnostic errors in primary care. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Preventing diagnostic errors in primary care. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published September 2016

Preventing diagnostic errors in primary care.

Ely JW, Graber ML. Am Fam Physician. 2016;94:426-432.

The Improving Diagnosis in Health Care report advocated for enhancing patient engagement as a strategy to reduce diagnostic error. This commentary suggests that discussing uncertainty, seeking second opinions, and utilizing a checklist to guide decision-making can help engage primary care patients in the diagnostic process.

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