Addressing disparities in diagnostic errors (DE) and medication safety in the home (MSH), 2018.

Prepared by: Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Resource type: Evidence-based report/guide

Link to resource: https://5536401f-20a1-4e61-a28e-914fb5dcef51.filesusr.com/ugd/888d39_deb78f570d574e29819c44682946f669.pdf

From resource: This report highlights key issues related to disparities in diagnostic errors and medication safety in the home and the objectives were to:

  1. Understand the current state of knowledge in the areas DE and MSH.

  2. Solicit input from subject matter experts to determine: (a) if any work has been done at the intersection of disparities and DE and MSH; (b) how communication difficulties (included limited health literacy, limited English proficiency, cultural beliefs, and mistrust, among other areas) might impact DE and MSH; and (c) what are areas of study, exploration, and intervention that address disparities in DE and MSH.

  3. Provide overall recommendations on key areas that require further exploration and funding to advance the field of disparities in DE and MSH.

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