Developing a Framework and Electronic Tool for Communicating Diagnostic Uncertainty in Primary Care
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.2218
Abstract: Key Points Question What are clinician and patient perspectives and innovative ways to communicate diagnostic uncertainty to patients? Findings In this qualitative study, interviews with 69 primary care physicians, patients, and informatics and quality/safety experts… read more here.
Keywords: tool; diagnostic uncertainty; uncertainty; developing framework ... See more keywords
Clinical characteristics of patients with diagnostic uncertainty of major depressive disorder.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2017.10.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Physicians do not always confidently diagnose psychiatric disorders. The present study was conducted to identify the clinical characteristics of patients in whom a definitive diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) could not be established.… read more here.
Keywords: depressive disorder; characteristics patients; major depressive; diagnostic uncertainty ... See more keywords
Unraveling diagnostic uncertainty in transition phase from relapsing-remitting to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2020.102211
Abstract: Abstract Background Clinicians struggle to timely diagnose secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (SP-MS), with a ‘transition phase’ period of diagnostic uncertainty. We aimed at defining clinical markers predicting evolution to SP-MS. Methods : We reviewed 210 newly… read more here.
Keywords: transition phase; progressive multiple; diagnostic uncertainty; secondary progressive ... See more keywords
There's an app for that: Teaching residents to communicate diagnostic uncertainty through a mobile gaming application.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.09.038
Abstract: BACKGROUND Clear communication is integral to good clinical care; however, communication training is cost and time intensive. Mobile applications (apps) may provide a useful adjunct to traditional simulation skills training. OBJECTIVE To evaluate (1) use… read more here.
Keywords: use; communication; app; association ... See more keywords
Couples coping with screening burden and diagnostic uncertainty in Li-Fraumeni syndrome: Connection versus independence
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DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1543376
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) is an inherited tumor predisposition syndrome with lifetime cancer risks approaching 100% and evolving risk-management strategies. This study evaluated couples’ coping with LFS-related burdens. Research approach: Constructivist grounded theory and… read more here.
Keywords: fraumeni syndrome; burden diagnostic; couples coping; screening burden ... See more keywords
Defining diagnostic uncertainty as a discourse type: A transdisciplinary approach to analysing clinical narratives of Electronic Health Records
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DOI: 10.1093/applin/amad012
Abstract: Diagnostic uncertainty is prevalent throughout medicine and significantly impacts patient care, especially when it goes unrecognized. However, we lack a reliable clinical means of identifying uncertainty. This study evaluates the narrative discourse within clinical notes… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic uncertainty; uncertainty; defining diagnostic; electronic health ... See more keywords
Patient perspectives on how physicians communicate diagnostic uncertainty: An experimental vignette study†
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DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzx170
Abstract: Objective We evaluated the effects of three different strategies for communicating diagnostic uncertainty on patient perceptions of physician competence and visit satisfaction. Design/Setting Experimental vignette-based study design involving pediatric cases presented to a convenience sample… read more here.
Keywords: competence; expression uncertainty; uncertainty; communicate diagnostic ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Uncertainty in Cervical Radiculopathy.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac239
Abstract: Cervical radiculopathy is defined as a pathological process affecting the cervical nerve root(s). While not an uncommon entity, this report describes a case of cervical radiculopathy in an active duty Marine with unique features to… read more here.
Keywords: cervical radiculopathy; neurology; diagnostic uncertainty; uncertainty cervical ... See more keywords
Adenomyoepithelioma of the breast: a rare diagnosis complicated by surgical emergency and diagnostic uncertainty
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246390
Abstract: A woman in her 80s was referred as an emergency case with a large oedematous and ulcerating lesion of the right breast. There was a 5-month history of increasing breast volume with new onset skin… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; diagnosis; diagnostic uncertainty; breast ... See more keywords
eAppendicitis: Diagnostic Uncertainty in Appendicitis and the Role of Ehealth –does it Help?
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DOI: 10.1177/175045891702701104
Abstract: The availability of medical information on the World Wide Web has grown as information technology has become more accessible. Patients seeking online information may be able to self-select conditions having been adequately informed. This study… read more here.
Keywords: information; uncertainty appendicitis; ehealth; eappendicitis diagnostic ... See more keywords
Managing diagnostic uncertainty in primary care: a systematic critical review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12875-017-0650-0
Abstract: BackgroundDiagnostic uncertainty is one of the largest contributory factors to the occurrence of diagnostic errors across most specialties in medicine and arguably uncertainty is greatest in primary care due to the undifferentiated symptoms primary care… read more here.
Keywords: managing diagnostic; uncertainty; primary care; diagnostic uncertainty ... See more keywords