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Diagnostic tests are an essential component of medicine. Furthermore, some diagnostic tests allow for intervention. Diagnostics comprise of several components. Within urology, several investigations are commonly used and a good understanding of these will facilitate both optimal care for the patient and reduce the probability of medico-legal problems arising. This chapter covers diagnostics and medical errors, including case by case analysis.
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Motiwala, F., Motiwala, H., Goonewardene, S.S. (2022). Diagnostics. In: Motiwala, F., Motiwala, H., Goonewardene, S.S. (eds) When Things Go Wrong In Urology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13658-0_13
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