Frontiers in Health Services
Patient misidentification and data integrity risks in ultrasound imaging: a case report using multi-framework incident analysis
Background Digital imaging workflows depend on accurate scheduling, patient identity reconciliation, and reliable metadata continuity to ensure safe image storage and retrieval. Disruptions in these processes may not directly affect image acquisition but can delay access to imaging information and pose significant patient safety risks. Objective To examine a recurrent ultrasound workflow failure that compromised downstream image availability and to identify practical strategies for preventing recurrence. Methods A …