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Hospitals Often Fail to Follow Up on Tests, Study Says

February 9, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Karen Curtiss: Campaign Zero

Findings point to a 'substantial problem, which impacts on patients' safety.' As many as 75 percent of hospital tests are not followed up and this failure can have serious consequences for patients, including delayed or missed diagnoses and even death, according to a new study. continue reading »