Number of deaths due to misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, risks and affect on hospital quality
What is the quality and/or safety issue/topic being explored in this paper? The issue/topic is defined and described in detail citing supporting literature (at least 4 current (within the last 5 years) articles citations/references) and web resources as desired. Explain why you chose this topic. Describe the quality and/or safety issue in detail. What metrics are used for surveillance of this quality and/or safety issue/topic. Are these metrics standardized across settings, etc.? What recommendations would you make for healthcare practice, education and leadership related to this quality and/or safety issue/topic?