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Reframing Diagnostic Errors towards Diagnostic Excellence: The Five-step Strategy As diagnostic errors continue to pose a significant challenge in the healthcare sector, Dr. Hardeep Singh from the Baylor College of Medicine offers an innovative approach to not just reduce these errors, but to redefine and promote diagnostic excellence. By following a five-step strategy, both physicians and health organizations can enhance diagnostic procedures, ensuring higher accuracy, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Here are the key highlights from Dr. Singh’s session at the Internal Medicine Meeting 2023: