Abstract
Radiological diagnostic errors may have serious clinical and medico-legal implications. Previous work has reported that radiology has a reasonable incidence of error, a number of which are resulted from observer mistakes. The radiologists’ interaction with the image is critical, and studying the types of diagnostic errors to improve patient and radiologist wellbeing, reduce cost and improve the public perception of the health care system is well justified. Therefore, the aim of current review is to consider the primary types of diagnostic errors in radiology, as well as their causes and implications with a focus on mammographic misdiagnosis.
Highlights
Medical diagnostic errors, defined here as missed, delayed or wrong diagnoses, are the second most common medical mistake in Australia [1] [2] and globally [3] [4] behind procedure errors
The aim of current review is to consider the primary types of diagnostic errors in radiology, as well as their causes and implications with a focus on mammographic misdiagnosis
It has been documented that inaccurate diagnoses are a major cause of adverse medical events and are linked with higher morbidity when compared to other kinds of medical errors [6] [7] [8]
Summary
Medical diagnostic errors, defined here as missed, delayed or wrong diagnoses, are the second most common medical mistake in Australia [1] [2] and globally [3] [4] behind procedure errors. A survey completed by 3171 health workers from a variety of disciplines in the US and Canada demonstrated the prevalence of such effects; of those practitioners involved in major medical errors, 61% experienced increased anxiety of future potential errors, 44% demonstrated reduced self-confidence in their skills as specialists, 42% had a reduced ability to sleep, 42% experienced decreased job satisfaction and 13% felt that their professional reputation was damaged [17]. These data highlighted the wider implications of medical errors. According to the Physician Insurers Association of America, radiologists were the specialists most frequently sued in malpractice lawsuits involving breast cancer [26]
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