Error Leaves Diabetes Patients Needing New Tests
Error Leaves Diabetes Patients Needing New Tests
Errors in diagnostic machines mean at least 55,000 people will need further blood tests
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, with the core claim of 55,000 people needing new tests supported by multiple sources. The BBC is the source of the investigation, which could introduce a slight bias. The article is primarily objective, with minimal apparent slant.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: At least 55,000 people will need further blood tests due to errors in diagnostic machines.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that at least 55,000 people in England will need further blood tests due to errors by machines used to diagnose diabetes.
- Verification Source #2: Implies the same issue, mentioning some patients wrongly diagnosed and prescribed medication.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that at least 55,000 people in England will need further blood tests due to errors by machines used to diagnose diabetes.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Some patients have been wrongly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and even prescribed medication they don't need.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that some patients have been wrongly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prescribed medication they don't need.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Errors by machines used to diagnose diabetes mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further blood tests"
- Source 2: "Some patients have been wrongly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and even prescribed medication they don't need"