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Reducing Medical Errors

Question 4 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B

Misdiagnosis in a healthcare setting refers to

Answer
A
when a patient is given an improper or inaccurate diagnosis.
B
when a machine breaks.
C
when a patient is given the wrong medicine.

Explanation

Misdiagnosis means identifying a patient’s condition incorrectly or inaccurately. Therefore, the correct choice is when a patient is given an improper or inaccurate diagnosis. A machine breaking or a patient receiving the wrong medicine are different problems.

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