“Reporting of laboratory test results to patients is a challenge to most practicing physicians. Ineffective management of this process can result in suboptimal care, as well as malpractice liability. Many practices rely on a “no news is good news” approach, only reaching out to patients for abnormal results – however, this practice is clearly risky (though common).”
Article
Robert Rowley, EHR Bloggers, 22 December 2009
Article (Casalino 2009)

