Diagnosis errors are a significant issue in medical care that affect nearly every person at some point in their lifetime. Such errors can include delayed diagnoses, incorrect ones, or sometimes no diagnosis being made at all. A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in 2015 highlighted the prevalence of diagnostic errors.
In a recent discussion, we heard from a physician who has personally grappled with this crisis, along with insights from a New York Times editor and author of the book The Elusive Body: Patients, Doctors and the Diagnosis Crisis. Their experiences shed light on the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers in ensuring accurate diagnoses.
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This episode was produced by Rachel Carlson and Berly McCoy. Editing was done by Rebecca Ramirez, and Tyler Jones verified the facts. Jimmy Keeley served as the audio engineer.
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