How to limit clinical errors in interpretation of data?

P. Wright; C.J.M. Jansen; J.C. Wyatt

doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(98)08308-1

How to limit clinical errors in interpretation of data?

P. Wright, C.J.M. Jansen, J.C. Wyatt

Human Technology Interaction

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Abstract

We all assume that we can understand and correctly interpret what we read. However, interpretation is a collection of subtle processes that are easily influenced by poor presentation or wording of information. This article examines how evidence-based principles of information design can be applied to medical records to enhance clinical understanding and accuracy in interpretation of the detailed data that they contain.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1539-1543
Journal	The Lancet
Volume	352
Issue number	9139
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(98)08308-1
Publication status	Published - 1998

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