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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2015

01-06-2015 | Commentary

Tackling the problem of error in diagnostic radiology

Author: David B. Larson

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2015

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Error is a constant companion in any human endeavor where knowledge and skill play a role. Research on skilled performance in recent decades has shown that people make mistakes on a continual basis, regardless of education level [1]. …
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Metadata
Title
Tackling the problem of error in diagnostic radiology
Author
David B. Larson
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-014-3199-2

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