Why second opinions alone are NOT the solution to safer and more affordable patient outcomes – ET HealthWorld

Why second opinions alone are NOT the solution to safer and more affordable patient outcomes – ET HealthWorld

by Sigal Atzmon Ask a second radiologist or pathologist to assess the work of a first and there is a 10% to 50% chance that they will uncover a diagnostic error according to numerous clinical studies published over the years. These are not reassuring odds and despite many efforts to improve them, medical error remains … Read more