From the inside looking out: a view from the fishbowl.
BACKGROUND
Overview of current emergency medicine practice and neurological emergencies.


CONCLUSIONS
Emergency medicine physicians review and respond to a manuscript noting the unique time pressures and diagnostic constraints in contemporary US emergency medicine practice. Definitions of error and misdiagnosis are discussed. Proposals are enumerated for practice improvement involving local feedback and educational initiatives.
Huff
J Stephen
JS
University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA. Jshuff@virginia.edu
Edlow
Jonathan A
JA
Silvers
Scott
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D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000592:standards*