Abstract
Medical errors seem to be inevitable despite all measures taken to avoid them. Radiology is no exception and is one of the specialities most liable to claims of medical negligence. The aetiology of radiological errors is multifactorial and fall into different patterns. Understanding these causes would help immensely to minimise the occurrences. This article focuses on the spectrum of diagnostic errors in Radiology and the importance of sharing the negative experiences in identifying the error traps and preventing repetition of the same mistake.
Highlights
Error in radiology has been an issue recognised for many years[1].Radiologicalinvestigations remain available for many years after reporting and are available for further scrutiny unlike many other medical investigations or examination findings[2].Nearly 75% of all medical malpractice claims against radiologists are related to diagnostic errors[3]
For a finding to be considered as a perceptual error it has to be sufficiently conspicuous, but not detected by the interpreting radiologist at the primary examination
An additional source of error occurs from the influence a previous radiology report has over another radiologist
Summary
Error in radiology has been an issue recognised for many years[1]. Radiologicalinvestigations remain available for many years after reporting and are available for further scrutiny unlike many other medical investigations or examination findings[2]. 75% of all medical malpractice claims against radiologists are related to diagnostic errors[3]. Every radiologist worries about missing a diagnosis or erring too heavily on the side of caution and giving a false-positive reading. Understanding the concepts behind the common mistakes will help to minimise the number of errors
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