How are the diagnostic methods of TCM being standardized? 

✅ Addressing diagnostic uncertainty and excellence in emergency care--from multicountry policy analysis to communication practice in Australian emergency departments: a multimethod study protocol

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Introduction Communication failings may compromise the diagnostic process and pose a risk to quality of care and patient safety. With a focus on emergency care settings, this project aims to examine the critical role and impact of communication in the diagnostic process, including in diagnosis-related health and research policy, and diagnostic patient–clinician interactions in emergency departments (EDs). Methods and analysis This project uses a qualitatively driven multimethod design integrating findings from two research studies to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of context and communication on diagnostic excellence from diverse perspectives. Study 1 will map the diagnostic policy and practice landscape in Australia, New Zealand and the USA through qualitative expert interviews and policy analysis.

BMJ     Sep 14, 2024