Problem-solving combined with ultrasonography: a strategy for internists to improve case management and reduce diagnostic errors

Submitted: 20 July 2013
Accepted: 2 September 2013
Published: 17 March 2014
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The rate of errors in the diagnostic process is reported in the literature to be between 10% and 15%. Most of these errors are various forms of cognitive errors, which can be reduced by using a problem-solving approach. Here we present two cases showing how a problem-solving approach integrated with ultrasound information, often available to internists using point-of-care instruments, and clinical feed-back can help to reach the correct diagnosis and aid the management of complex cases of internal medicine.

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Tirotta, D., & Durante, V. (2014). Problem-solving combined with ultrasonography: a strategy for internists to improve case management and reduce diagnostic errors. Italian Journal of Medicine, 8(1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.4081/itjm.2014.410

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