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==Error reduction== | |||
Various strategies can be employed:<ref name=pmid21171512>{{Cite journal | last1 = Fabbretti | first1 = G. | title = Risk management: correct patient and specimen identification in a surgical pathology laboratory. The experience of Infermi Hospital, Rimini, Italy. | journal = Pathologica | volume = 102 | issue = 3 | pages = 96-101 | month = Jun | year = 2010 | doi = | PMID = 21171512 }} | |||
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*Training of staff on error handling. | |||
*Computer order entry. | |||
**Avoid duplication. | |||
*Barcode use. | |||
**Avoid transcription errors. | |||
*Clinical information entry required. | |||
**Allow correlation with testing. | |||
==Sources of error== | |||
*"Human error". | |||
**Training. | |||
**Work flow. | |||
*Process gaps. | |||
**Process control. | |||
**Lack of redundancy. | |||
==Biopsy size== | ==Biopsy size== |
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