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System 3 diagnostic process: the lateral approach.
Taro Shimizu1, Yasuharu Tokuda
1Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
International Journal of General Medicine
|October 31, 2012
Summary
This study introduces a third diagnostic approach: directly asking patients about their suspected illness. This patient-centered method complements existing intuitive and analytical diagnostic processes for faster, more effective medical assessments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Diagnosis
- Cognitive Processes in Medicine
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Diagnosis commonly follows dual-process models: intuitive and analytical.
- Both existing models infer diagnoses from patient-provided information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel, third approach to medical diagnosis.
- To explore the efficacy of directly questioning patients about their perceived condition.
Main Methods:
- Proposed a diagnostic strategy involving direct patient questioning (e.g., "What do you suspect is wrong?").
- This method encourages patients to articulate their own diagnostic reasoning.
Main Results:
- Direct patient questioning elicits pivotal diagnostic information.
- This approach represents a distinct reasoning process compared to intuitive and analytical models.
Conclusions:
- Directly asking patients is an effective third diagnostic strategy.
- Integrating this patient-inquiry method can enhance diagnostic speed and accuracy alongside existing systems.
