Why health information technology safety problems remain invisible

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Digital health technologies are perceived as safer than traditional methods, yet significant safety hazards often remain concealed within routine operations.
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The invisibility of digital risks arises from their gradual development, lacking immediate indicators of damage, unlike traditional clinical incidents.
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Automation and abstraction in digital systems obscure the understanding of risk, as clinicians rely on system outputs without grasping underlying processes.
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Fragmented information flows complicate the identification of digital safety hazards, as clinical data is dispersed across multiple systems and workflows.
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Recognizing digital safety risks requires a shift in focus from isolated failures to understanding the foundational conditions that enable these risks.

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