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Decision Making

Decision-making is a fundamental cognitive process that involves evaluating alternatives and selecting among them. This process can range from simple choices, such as deciding what to wear, to complex decisions, like choosing a major in college or a career path. The complexity of the decision often dictates the approach we use, which can be broadly categorized into two types: automatic and controlled decision-making.
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Reason and Intuition

The human brain processes information for decision-making using one of two routes: an intuitive system and a rational system (Epstein, 1994; popularized by Kahneman, 2011 as System 1 and System 2, respectively). The intuitive system is quick, impulsive, and operates with minimal effort, relying on emotions or habits to provide cues for what to do next, while the rational system is logical, analytical, deliberate, and methodical. Research in neuropsychology suggests that the brain can only use...
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Decision Making: P-value Method

The process of hypothesis testing based on the P-value method includes calculating the P- value using the sample data and interpreting it.
First, a specific claim about the population parameter is proposed. The claim is based on the research question and is stated in a simple form. Further, an opposing statement to the claim  is also stated. These statements can act as null and alternative hypotheses:  a null hypothesis would be a neutral statement while the alternative hypothesis can have a...
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Ethical Dilemmas II

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Self-Discrepancy Theory

One influential perspective on what motivates people's behavior is detailed in Tory Higgin's self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987). He proposed that people hold disagreeing internal representations of themselves that lead to different emotional states.

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To do or not to do?--How people make decisions.

Alan F Merry1

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. a.merry@auckland.ac.nz

The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology
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Summary

Healthcare decision-making has evolved from authority-based to expertise-driven models. Extensive experience may offer unique advantages in complex medical situations, challenging modern evidence-based practices.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare decision-making
  • Medical expertise
  • Systems design

Background:

  • Historically, healthcare decisions relied on surgeon authority and extensive experience.
  • Modern healthcare emphasizes specialization, evidence-based medicine, and patient involvement.
  • Understanding human error and system design are crucial in complex healthcare environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolution of decision-making models in healthcare.
  • To compare the value of experience versus modern evidence-based approaches.
  • To explore the impact of specialization and system complexity on clinical judgment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical and contemporary healthcare decision-making paradigms.
  • Analysis of the shift from authority to expertise in medical practice.

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  • Consideration of human factors, error frameworks, and chaos theory in healthcare.

    • Main Results:

    • Healthcare decision-making has shifted from a "captain of the ship" model to one valuing specialized expertise.
    • Evidence-based medicine and reduced working hours have altered traditional practices.
    • Human pattern recognition strengths and limitations impact complex decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • Extensive experience of seasoned practitioners may hold significant, often underestimated, value in complex medical decision-making.
    • Modern healthcare's complexity sometimes necessitates a re-evaluation of how experience informs practice.
    • Integrating experience with evidence-based medicine is key for optimal patient outcomes.