Delay in reviewing test results prolongs hospital length of stay: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Failure in the timely follow-up of test results has been widely documented, contributing to delayed medical care. Yet, the impact of delay in reviewing test results on hospital length of stay (LOS) has not been studied. We examine the relationship between laboratory tests review...

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Main Authors: Mei-Sing Ong, Farah Magrabi, Enrico Coiera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3181-z