Lecture 6: Reviewing the electronic medical record to reduce errors
Goal: Understand how reviewing the electronic medical record (EMR) can influence interpretation and reduce diagnostic errors
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In a study by Dalla Palma et al. on the impact of clinical-radiological consultations, how often was the initial clinical diagnosis changed?

  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%

In the setting of trauma, what relevant information in the EMR can significantly impact diagnostic errors?

  1. Lab values (e.g. white count and liver function tests)
  2. Tumor markers
  3. Prior surgeries
  4. Localizing signs and symptom

When evaluating for biliary obstruction on CT after cholecystectomy, what relevant information in the EMR can impact diagnostic errors?

  1. Lab values (e.g. white count and liver function tests)
  2. Tumor markers
  3. Prior surgeries
  4. Localizing signs and symptom

When evaluating for recurrent tumor after prostatectomy, what relevant information in the EMR can impact diagnostic errors?

  1. Lab values (e.g. white count and liver function tests)
  2. Tumor markers
  3. Prior surgeries
  4. Localizing signs and symptom

Which of the following is a system-related cause of diagnostic error?

  1. Hindsight bias
  2. Alliterative error
  3. Case complexity
  4. Workload
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