How to limit clinical errors in interpretation of data.
We all assume that we can understand and correctly interpret what we read. However, interpretation is a collection of subtle processes that are easily influenced by poor presentation or wording of information. This article examines how evidence-based principles of information design can be applied to medical records to enhance clinical understanding and accuracy in interpretation of the detailed data that they contain.
Wright
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School of Psychology, Cardiff University, UK. WrightP1@cardiff.ac.uk
Jansen
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Wyatt
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D001288:Attention; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D008568:Memory; D014956:Writing