Patients Are Injured Due To Missed Or Delayed Diagnosis Analysis Shows
Errors related to missed or delayed diagnosis are frequently a cause of patient injury and therefore an underlying cause of patient safety related events. Autopsy analysis spanning several decades show error rates at four to 50 percent, according to an article released by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and published in its September Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory. Diagnostic ...
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Don't let a burning problem with acid reflux turn into an inferno
If acid reflux worsens, it can become so frequent and so severe it cannot be relieved easily or consistently with over-the-counter medications. Then it's time to seek help.
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NICE Consults On Draft Guideline On Food Allergies In Children
NICE has opened the consultation on its draft clinical guideline on the diagnosis and assessment of food allergies in children and young people. Its aim is to support GPs and other health professionals in primary care and community settings in recognising the signs and symptoms of food allergy, by giving clear recommendations on taking allergy-focussed histories to assess the condition. Food ...
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