Tag Archives: Diagnostic error

Is vitamin C3 (ceftriaxone) a good anxiolytic for prescribers faced with diagnostic uncertainty ?

October 9, 2015 · by · in Myths & Misconceptions · Leave a comment

The adult presented with 1 week of non-productive cough (yes, a good history was taken), and had no signs of sepsis other than fever. CRP moderately raised, CXR normal. The clinician documented a vague differential diagnosis and started vitamin C3 (ceftriaxone). 

Diagnostic error is a major factor leading to inappropriate antimicrobial use- recent landmark paper

July 3, 2015 · by · in Journal paper, Myths & Misconceptions · 1 Comment

Diagnostic accuracy is a factor neglected by most antimicrobial stewardship programs and should perhaps be subject to regular audit and feedback.  It is heavily dependent upon the context of the clinical contact – for example, time-pressured, after hours hospital ward patient encounters are prone to quick judgements and sloppy diagnoses.  For a persuasive discussion of […]