Improving the accuracy of medical diagnoses through patient involvement
Official title: The Patient-Partnered Diagnostic Center of Excellence
Funded at Medstar Health Research Institute · NIH-10923866 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure doctors get the right diagnoses by working closely with patients and their families to share important information that might be missing, so everyone can feel safer and more confident in their healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medstar Health Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hyattsville, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $985,216 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029356-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923866 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients who have experienced diagnostic errors or are seeking healthcare services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not actively engaged in their healthcare or do not have a history of diagnostic challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing diagnostic errors in healthcare by emphasizing the critical role of patients and their families in the diagnostic process. It aims to create a Patient-Partnered Diagnostic Center of Excellence that will conduct research prioritized by patients to enhance diagnostic safety. The approach involves collaboration among healthcare professionals and patients to gather valuable information that may be missing from medical records. By fostering a team-based, patient-centered environment, the research seeks to improve the accuracy and timeliness of medical diagnoses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and improved patient safety, ultimately reducing harm caused by diagnostic errors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that involving patients in the diagnostic process can lead to improvements in safety and accuracy, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Medstar Health Research Institute
Hyattsville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Kristen Elizabeth — Medstar Health Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Miller, Kristen Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.