Keywords

cognitive biases, COVID-19, delayed diagnosis, healthcare disparities, heuristics, misdiagnosis, socioeconomic factors, syndemic

 

Authors

  1. Muhrer, Jill C. DNP, FNP-BC

Abstract

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.