BMJ Open April 2021 PMID 33795293

Association between primary care physician diagnostic knowledge and death, hospitalisation and emergency department visits following an outpatient visit at risk for diagnostic error: a retrospective cohort study using medicare claims.

Bradley M Gray, Jonathan L Vandergrift, Rozalina G McCoy, Rebecca S Lipner, Bruce E Landon

Mentions

5
Peak: 2 in Oct 2024
across 3 sources since Oct 2021

Extended reach

8,922
potential audience

Total likes

43

Video views

1,418

Mentions per month

Oct 2021 – Oct 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Throughout the discussions, posters express support for the importance of diagnostic knowledge, highlighting the potential to reduce adverse outcomes such as hospitalizations and deaths. Words like 'significant' and 'important' underscore the seriousness and potential impact of the findings, while questions about implementation suggest moderate engagement and interest in applying research insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the study, with some emphasizing its relevance to patient safety and diagnostic accuracy.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some expressing curiosity about how diagnostic knowledge directly influences outcomes.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants delve into the implications of the findings and question the methodologies, indicating a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize that the study could lead to meaningful improvements in primary care practices, reflecting a perceived decent impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how primary care doctors' diagnostic knowledge impacts patient outcomes like death, hospital visits, and emergency visits within 90 days after a visit at risk for diagnostic errors, especially for issues like dizziness linked to serious conditions such as stroke.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 14,410 US internists and over 42,000 Medicare patients, correlating doctors' performance on exam questions about diagnosis with actual patient outcomes.
  • Findings showed that doctors with higher diagnostic knowledge were associated with significantly fewer adverse outcomes, including a 29% reduction in death and 41% fewer hospitalizations, highlighting the importance of diagnostic expertise in patient safety.]

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Benjamin Vipler, MD, MEd
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Association between primary care physician diagnostic knowledge and death, hospitalisation and emergency department visits following an outpatient visit at risk for diagnostic error: a retrospective cohort study using medicare claims @BMJ_Open https://t.co/6aS9MOEuLF

Oct 28, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,320 followers View post →
Cory Rohlfsen
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Cory Rohlfsen
@CoryRohlfsen · X

RT @VipsMDMEd: Association between primary care physician diagnostic knowledge and death, hospitalisation and emergency department visits f…

Oct 28, 2024 · 1 share · 1,181 followers View post →
Benjamin Vipler, MD, MEd
@VipsMDMEd · X

Association between primary care physician diagnostic knowledge and death, hospitalisation and emergency department visits following an outpatient visit at risk for diagnostic error: a retrospective cohort study using medicare claims @BMJ_Open https://t.co/6aS9MOEuLF

Oct 28, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,320 followers View post →