Provider Misinterpretation, Documentation, and Follow-Up of Definitive Urine Drug Testing Results

ConclusionsErroneous provider interpretation of UDT results, infrequent documentation of interpretation, lack of communication of results to patients, and prescription refills despite inaccurate interpretations are common. Expert assistance with urine toxicology interpretations may be needed to improve provider accuracy when interpreting toxicology results.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research