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Better clinical decision making and reducing diagnostic error.

P Croskerry¹, G R Nimmo

¹Department of Emergency Medicine and Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, QE II-Health Sciences Centre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. croskerry@eastlink.ca

The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

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Summary

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Improving clinical decision-making, including diagnosis, is possible by understanding thinking processes. This study reviews the dual process model and suggests de-biasing strategies and critical thinking to enhance diagnostic accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Medical Education
Clinical Practice

Background:

Clinical practice heavily relies on thinking and decision-making.
Effective decision-making, particularly in diagnosis, is not always achieved, leading to errors.
Historically, there was skepticism about improving cognitive processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the dual process model of decision-making.
To identify strategies for enhancing clinical decision-making and diagnostic accuracy.
To promote the adoption of critical thinking and de-biasing techniques in practice.

Main Methods:

Review of the dual process model of decision-making.
Analysis of cognitive strategies applicable to clinical practice.
Discussion of de-biasing techniques and critical thinking.

Main Results:

Understanding cognitive processes can improve decision-making.
The dual process model provides a framework for analyzing thinking.
De-biasing strategies and critical thinking are key to reducing diagnostic errors.

Conclusions:

Cognitive introspection and understanding thinking processes are crucial for improving clinical decision-making.
Application of the dual process model can enhance diagnostic skills.
Adopting de-biasing strategies and critical thinking is essential for better patient outcomes.