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Health·P Space·Active harm·Published 2026-02-18

Diagnostic bias across underrepresented patient groups

Abstract: Error rates remain unevenly studied across demographic groups.

TRV-2026-0009Peer-reviewedPermanent record — cite & verify
Diagnostic bias across underrepresented patient groups

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AI-driven differential-diagnosis tools show omission and commission error patterns that haven't been evenly studied across race, age, or income groups — meaning the tool's blind spots may track existing healthcare gaps rather than closing them.

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