What common assumptions can increase the risk of an allegation of a failure to diagnose colorectal cancer?
All patients share similar risk. • Younger patients with colorectal complaints are not at potential risk for developing colorectal cancer. • Rectal bleeding in a patient under age 50 with no other symptoms or history is not justification for an invasive procedure. • Patients will volunteer to update personal and family histories without prompting. • All tests will be performed as requested. • All tests will be successfully completed. • Patients always understand the varying roles of multiple clinicians. • The specialist will adequately coordinate the diagnostic care and communication with the patient around need for follow-up.
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