Patient Stories

Patient stories guarantee the patient voice is heard in efforts to improve diagnostic quality and safety.

Post-Surgery Discovery, Sarah Kiehl’s Story

Cincinnati, OH

Tested Too Late, Chad Becken’s Story

Burbank, CA

Missed Stroke Diagnosis, John Michael Night’s Story

Winter Park, FL

The Infection Underneath, Deonc Bradley’s Story

Houston, TX

Testing Oversight, Sandra Kaus’ Story

Dumfries, VA

From a Small Scrape to Sepsis, Rory Staunton’s Story

Queens, NY

Hidden in Her Medical History, Lyn Behnke’s Story

Tawas City, MI

From Darkness to Light, Lorraine Johnson’s Story

Chico, CA

Failed to Communicate, Steven Coffee II’s Story

Hampton, VA

Missing Pathology Report, Patrick Sheridan’s Story

Boise, ID

Tell Us Your Story

Patient stories illustrate the scope and importance of addressing diagnostic error. By sharing your story, you help ensure the voices of patients and their families are heard in diagnostic improvement efforts.

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