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Many Test Results Left Unread as Patients Leave Hospital: Study

Electronic records could prevent important information from falling through cracks, expert says

August 13, 2012 RSS Feed Print

In addition, patients should make sure any test results are sent to their doctor and also ask the hospital for a phone number they can call to track their test results, Pinakiewicz said.

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