Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Delayed Diagnosis

Non-optimal interval of time between onset of symptoms, identification, and initiation of treatment.

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Abstract

Non-optimal interval of time between onset of symptoms, identification, and initiation of treatment.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Delayed Diagnoses
  • Diagnosis, Delayed
  • Diagnosis Delay
  • Late Diagnosis
  • Diagnosis Delays
  • Diagnosis, Late
  • Late Diagnoses

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, mortality, nursing, prevention & control, psychology, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS is also available

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History Note

2010

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Previous Indexing

  • Diagnostic Errors (1972-2009)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.110
  2. E02w.760w.263
  3. N02.421.585w.263

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Delayed Diagnosis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057210. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057210
  2. Delayed Diagnosis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16634907