Harvard Joins IHI to Cut Referral Mistakespart II

05/14/18 • 7 min

part II: A new evidence-based tool helps doctors and practices close the loop on referral failures that may harm patients and lead to lawsuits

part II: A new evidence-based tool helps doctors and practices close the loop on referral failures that may harm patients and lead to lawsuits

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Part II: Harvard Joins IHI to Cut Referral Mistakes

Mishandled specialty referrals in ambulatory care can harm patients and lead to litigation if a diagnosis is delayed or missed. Two leading groups hope individual practices and institutions will use the Guide to make their referrals more reliable and reduce mistakes.

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