The misdiagnosis of epilepsy: Appraising risks and managing uncertainty
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- 作者：Maria (Meritxell) Oto meritxelloto@hotmail.com
- 关键词：Misdiagnosis ; Epilepsy ; Risk appraisal ; Diagnostic uncertainty
- 刊名：Seizure
- 出版年：2017
- 出版时间：January 2017
- 年：2017
- 卷：44
- 期：Complete
- 页码：143-146
- 全文大小：263 K
- 卷排序：44
文摘
Misdiagnosis of epilepsy remains common and the consequences for the individual significant. Poor history taking and overreliance on laboratory test are the main causes of misdiagnosis. Risks of a false positive diagnosis must be appraised against risks of a false positive diagnosis. Even with the right level of clinical expertise diagnostic uncertainty cannot be completely eliminated. Incorporation diagnostic uncertainty as a legitimate outcome can reduce the chance of misdiagnosis.