Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Diagnostic Errors

Incorrect or incomplete diagnoses following clinical or technical diagnostic procedures.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Incorrect or incomplete diagnoses following clinical or technical diagnostic procedures.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Errors, Diagnostic
  • Diagnostic Error
  • Error, Diagnostic
  • Diagnostic Blind Spots
  • Misdiagnosis
  • Blind Spot, Diagnostic
  • Blind Spots, Diagnostic
  • Diagnostic Blind Spot
  • Misdiagnoses

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, mortality, nursing, prevention & control, psychology, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific disease /diag & specific diagnostic procedure; do not confuse with DIAGNOSIS, DIFFERENTIAL; DELAYED DIAGNOSIS is also available

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History Note

73(70)

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Previous Indexing

  • Diagnosis (1966-1969)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.354
  2. N02.421.450w.280

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Diagnostic Errors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003951. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003951
  2. Diagnostic Errors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66762420