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Systematic approach to human error in radiology

Approccio sistematico all’errore umano nella diagnostica per immagini

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We propose a systematic approach to human errors in radiology. We consider perceptual, cognitive and system errors. Practical aspects with psychological and clinical involvement are discussed with tree diagrams.

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  1. Dipartimento di Scienze Oncologiche e Chirurgiche, Sezione di Senologia, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Gattamelata 64, I-35128, Padova, Italy

    L. Pescarini

  2. Dipartimento di Scienze Medicodiagnostiche e Terapie Speciali, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, I-35128, Padova, Italy

    I. Inches

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Pescarini, L., Inches, I. Systematic approach to human error in radiology. Radiol med 111, 252–267 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11547-006-0026-3

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