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. 2021 Feb 1;46(2):44-49.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000731572.91985.98.

Risk of misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis with COVID-19: A Syndemic Approach

Jill C Muhrer  1
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Risk of misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis with COVID-19: A Syndemic Approach

Jill C Muhrer. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are common problems in healthcare and are typically related to patient, provider, and socioeconomic factors. A syndemics model of COVID-19 is used to analyze the synergistic relationship between diseases and influences that impact patients' living conditions and health. NPs can use this approach to promote patient safety and equitable healthcare.

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