Reasons of Diagnostic Errors and the Ways to Overcome among Medical Residents

Abstract

Arriving at an accurate diagnosis is one of the competencies prime of the medical practitioner. Errors may occur in the diagnostic process anywhere from the point of patient’s initial assessment and interpretation of diagnostic tests, and even during follow-up and patient referral. Patient safety is gaining global precedence and in this context diagnostic errors are speculate as an important cause of harm to the patients.1 An awareness of the possible underlying factors leading to diagnostic errors, along with a repertoire of strategies to improve can be of great help to both junior and senior medical residents