Patient Identification of Diagnostic Safety Blindspots and Participation in “Good Catches” Through Shared Visit Notes

Bell S, Bourgeios F, Dong J, et al. Patient Identification of Diagnostic Safety Blindspots and Participation in “Good Catches” Through Shared Visit Notes. Milbank Quarterly., 100: 1121-1165. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-0009.12593

Patients who read notes have unique insight about potential errors in their medical records that could impact diagnostic reasoning but may not be known to clinicians—underscoring a critical role for patients in diagnostic safety and organizational learning. From a policy standpoint, organizations should encourage patient review of visit notes, build systems to track patientreported blindspots, and promote equity in note access and blindspot reporting.