DR. POOYA BEIGI

Misdiagnosis is a major contributing factor to malpractice in healthcare where substandard

care can lead to treatment errors. One main reason is that physicians often have a narrow idea when diagnosing patients without considering other potential diagnoses enough. Moreover, physicians may have different ideas they prioritize thus limiting the opportunity to support patients.

MARI addresses malpractice by minimizing misdiagnosis across diverse clinical settings.

This is accomplished by educating individuals regardless of their respective medical backgrounds. With an improved understanding of the development of various health diseases, preventative actions to adhere to, and potential symptoms to look out for, communication with doctors will be enhanced thus limiting the exacerbation of health issues. MARI trains medical students to reduce patient barriers and reinforce ways to mitigate misdiagnosis.

MARI’s published articles, books, and leaflets, provide education and training protocols which improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce research errors, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and ameliorate patient-provider communication.

Over time, protein makeup in certain skincare products undergo structural changes thus altering their function and harming the skin. For instance, due to prolonged storage or exposure to air, the protein components become contaminated with bacteria and mould

causing infections. Moreover, such exposure can expedite skin aging if the skincare product isn’t removed on time. These products also contain chemicals such as parabens causing potential reactions upon exposure yielding adverse effects such as skin irritation, allergic reactions, and redness.

Therefore, it’s advised to properly cleanse the skin and remove skincare products to mitigate potential risks. Also, be aware of how long a skincare product can be exposed to the skin without potential issues or medical trauma. This can be accomplished by always checking expiration dates and storing products properly. Otherwise, the skin’s role as a defensive barrier is overworked causing greater susceptibility to allergic reactions, infections, and other health risks.

1. Supplying doctors with accurate, sufficient, and useful information.

This includes information like:

• when the mole was found
• changes to the mole
• travel
• new medication
• dietary changes
• new skincare products

Providing detailed, comprehensive information helps physicians make more accurate diagnoses. Even after the diagnosis, if prescribed a topical treatment, patients should track how their skin responds and promptly inform their physician of any issues.

2.     Ensuring adherence to the right medication, dosage, and time interval.

Appropriate medication intake reduces complications derived from taking the wrong medication and/or dosage. Moreover, proper medication adherence helps locate the source of potential misdiagnosis.

3.     Avoid downplaying potential concerns like moles, skin conditions, infections, and inflammatory disorders.

Misdiagnoses can exacerbate potential complications where the appropriate treatment may be too late to remedy the situation. The sooner a possible problem is brought up to a doctor, the greater the likelihood its risks can be mitigated.

1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser twice daily and avoid harsh scrubbing

The skin excels in defending against bacteria, viruses, fungal infections, and chemical irritants. Therefore, we shouldn’t compromise this by exposing ourselves to germs and dirt. Appropriate moisturizer application also causes softer skin thus avoiding skin dryness. This promotes blood circulation from the body to the skin which enhances defensive mechanisms protecting us.

2.    Avoid UV light consumption through sunscreen application, wearing protective clothing, and having appropriate vitamin D levels.

UV light increases the likelihood of developing cancer and other potentially harmful impacts. These risks can be limited by:

• wearing SPF 30+ sunscreen daily and reapplying it every 2 hours
• using protective clothing such as polarized sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, lightweight and long-sleeved shirts and pants, and shoes covering the feet
• performing a blood test to ensure appropriate vitamin D levels of 40-80 ng/ml (100-200 nmol/l)