Missing the forest for the trees.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2018.07.017.
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Abstract
Despite my efforts and those of quite a few experienced colleagues we failed to diagnose our friend's wife illness and prevent her demise. But a sad and frustrating experience also stimulates reflection and dwelling on potential errors we made and hope to identify the next time.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Pain
- Diagnostic Errors
- Diarrhea
- Mesenteric Ischemia
- Vomiting