Using computerized virtual cases to explore diagnostic error in practicing physicians
Abstract
Diagnostic errors are a significant cause of patient harm. Cognitive processes often contribute to diagnostic errors but studying and mitigating the effects of these errors is challenging. Computerized virtual patients may provide insight into the diagnostic process without the potential for patient harm, but the feasibility and utility of using such cases in practicing physicians has not been well described.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Sep 06, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.1515/dx-2017-0044
Entities
People
- James B. Reilly
- Jerome C. Clauser
- Robert L Trowbridge
- Steven J. Durning
Organizations
- Allegheny Health Network
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Maine Medical Center
- Temple University
- Tufts University
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences