What common assumptions can increase the risk of an allegation of a failure to diagnose breast cancer?
• All patients share similar risk. • Younger women with breast complaints are not at potential risk for developing breast cancer. • Patients will volunteer to update personal and family histories without prompting. • All tests will be performed as requested. • All tests will be adequately interpreted. • Laboratory personnel and specialists will always relay relevant findings directly to the primary care provider (PCP) or patients. • Negative imaging in the picture of a breast mass, lump, or thickening is the end of a workup. • Visits to specialists are always conducted as requested. • Patients always understand the varying roles of the PCP, the Radiology staff, and breast specialists. • The specialist will adequately coordinate the diagnostic care and communication with the patient around need for follow-up.
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