A new report by CRICO and Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence provides the first national estimate of permanent morbidity and mortality resulting from diagnostic errors across all clinical settings. The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) works to raise awareness of the burden of diagnostic error as a major public health issue and calls for collaboration and policy action on the issue.

“The study's rigorous methods, leveraging disease-specific error and harm rates to estimate the overall burden, provide valuable insights into the scale of the problem,” said SIDM Chief Science and Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Wyatt, MD, MHA. He added,  “The report is a clarion call for actions and the need for a comprehensive systematic approach to address the root causes of diagnostic errors across all health care settings. Better understanding of the root cause will advance the implementation of robust corrective actions.” 

Full-text Citation

In the wake of a new report on diagnostic errors, Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) invites collaboration and policy action. 2023. Available at https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-the-wake-of-a-new-report-on-diagnostic-errors-society-to-improve-diagnosis-in-medicine-sidm-invites-collaboration-and-policy-action-301878489.html

Latest News from CRICO

Get all your medmal and patient safety news here.

    Burden of Serious Harms from Diagnostic Error in the USA

    News
    New analysis of national data by a multidisciplinary research team from the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence and CRICO, found that across all clinical settings, an estimated 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled by diagnostic error each year.

    Establishing a Regional Registry for Neonatal Encephalopathy: Impact on Identification of Gaps in Practice

    News
    CRICO Grants
    Neonatal encephalopathy continues to be a significant risk for death and disability. To address this risk, regional guidelines were developed with the support of CRICO. A neonatal encephalopathy registry was also established. The aim of this study was to identify areas of variation in practice that could benefit from quality improvement projects.

    The Safety of Inpatient Health Care

    News
    CRICO Grants
    Funded by CRICO, ​​​"The Safety of Inpatient Health Care" study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on January 12, 2023, is an important follow up to the landmark Harvard Medical Practice Study, published in 1991.
X
Cookies help us improve your website experience.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.
Confirm