Digital Tool for Iatrogenesis Detection Shows Promise in Emergency Medicine Vignette Study
247 Health News Editorial
·25 June 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsFrench multicentre study evaluates POSOS digital tool for detecting drug-induced iatrogenesis in emergency medicine using clinical vignettes. Results show promise for improving diagnostic accuracy in time-pressured emergency settings.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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