Errors within the total laboratory testing process, from test selection to medical decision-making - A review of causes, consequences, surveillance and solutions.
Biochem Med (Zagreb)
; 30(2): 020502, 2020 Jun 15.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32550813
ABSTRACT
Laboratory analyses are crucial for diagnosis, follow-up and treatment decisions. Since mistakes in every step of the total testing process may potentially affect patient safety, a broad knowledge and systematic assessment of laboratory errors is essential for future improvement. In this review, we aim to discuss the types and frequencies of potential errors in the total testing process, quality management options, as well as tentative solutions for improvement. Unlike most currently available reviews on this topic, we also include errors in test-selection, reporting and interpretation/action of test results. We believe that laboratory specialists will need to refocus on many process steps belonging to the extra-analytical phases, intensifying collaborations with clinicians and supporting test selection and interpretation. This would hopefully lead to substantial improvements in these activities, but may also bring more value to the role of laboratory specialists within the health care setting.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Flebotomia
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Erros Médicos
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Técnicas de Laboratório Clínico
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Tomada de Decisão Clínica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article