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Disparities in Diagnostic Reasoning

Diagnostic error is a significant cause of preventable harm for adult patients. Diagnostic errors are the leading type of paid medical malpractice claim and are nearly twice as likely to result in death as any other category of error. Implicit racial bias is pervasive and associated with diagnostic uncertainty. No intervention has been shown to meaningfully reduce implicit bias; however, there are evidence-backed strategies that clinicians can employ to reduce discriminatory behavior based on their biases.

Disability and Medical Education, part 2

Internal medicine physicians may have limited awareness of the challenges physicians face when disclosing their disabilities in the healthcare workplace. This knowledge gap could impact their ability to create supportive environments and adequately address the unique needs of their colleagues with disabilities, potentially hindering collaborative and inclusive medical practices.

Disability and Medical Education, Part 1

Many internal medicine physicians may lack a comprehensive understanding of how intersectional factors, such as race, gender, and sexual orientation, intersect with disabilities. This gap may hinder their ability to provide inclusive and personalized care to patients with diverse backgrounds and unique challenges related to disability. Further, some physicians may exhibit inconsistency in applying person-centered language when communicating with individuals with disabilities.

Digital Health Equity: Bridging the Divide

The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to technology or the Internet and those who do not, typically on the basis of higher versus lower socioeconomic status. Thirteen percent of U.S. adults do not use the Internet; of these, 19% do not use it because of cost barriers related to Internet service or computer ownership. In addition, demographic variables, such as age, education, community (rural, urban, or suburban), or income, may contribute to non-adoption of technology.

Diagnostic Reasoning Part 2

In this episode of Annals On Call, Dr. Centor discusses diagnostic reasoning with Dr. Jerome Kassirer. First, listen to the podcast. After listening, ACP members can take the CME/MOC quiz for free.

Diagnostic Reasoning Part 1

In this episode of Annals On Call, Dr. Centor discusses diagnostic reasoning with Dr. Jerome Kassirer. First, listen to the podcast. After listening, ACP members can take the CME/MOC quiz for free.

Diagnostic Errors & Excellence

Inaccurate or delayed diagnoses are harmful to patients on a global scale. Among hospitalized patients in the United States, an estimated 250,000 detrimental diagnostic errors occur annually. Efforts to reduce the incidence of misdiagnosis vary, ranging from changes to medical pedagogy, support strategies, and technological tools.