Diagnostic Excellence Forum (Panel Discussion)-Diagnostic Excellence Forum: Panel Discussion

Diagnostic Excellence Forum: Panel Discussion

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The document provides information about several ongoing projects focused on diagnostic excellence in various medical fields.<br /><br />The first project is the Diagnostic Excellence Program by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). The program aims to enhance diagnostic excellence, address implicit biases affecting diagnoses for critically ill and injured patients, and increase awareness about sepsis. The program includes educational resources such as webcasts, podcasts, and toolkits to improve early sepsis detection and reduce delays and errors in diagnosis.<br /><br />The second project focuses on the diagnostic excellence of dementia and cognitive impairment in the surgical setting. This project, led by the American College of Surgeons, aims to develop and deliver educational resources to improve the diagnosis of dementia and cognitive impairment in older adults undergoing surgery. The resources include a provider toolkit, patient and caregiver brochure, panel discussion podcast, and an article in the ACS Bulletin.<br /><br />The third project, led by the College of American Pathologists, addresses the need for patient-centered pathology reports. The project aims to improve patients' understanding of pathology reports, promote patient engagement in diagnosis and treatment, and close the loop on communication between patients and healthcare providers. The project involves gathering feedback from patients through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to identify areas of improvement in pathology reports.<br /><br />The fourth project, led by the American College of Physicians, focuses on promoting health equity through diagnostic excellence. The project includes case-based, video-enhanced modules and podcasts that address the effects of unconscious bias in diagnosis. The resources aim to provide education and strategies to mitigate bias and promote equitable healthcare.<br /><br />Overall, these projects highlight the importance of enhancing diagnostic excellence, improving patient understanding of medical reports, and promoting health equity in healthcare practices.

Keywords

Diagnostic Excellence Program

implicit biases

sepsis

dementia

cognitive impairment

surgical setting

patient-centered pathology reports

patient engagement

unconscious bias

health equity