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Encouraging Students to Challenge Assumptions.

Michael T Rupp¹

¹Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy, Glendale, Arizona.

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|July 24, 2019

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Challenging assumptions is crucial for logical reasoning and informed decisions. Student pharmacists must learn to identify and question common assumptions made by practicing pharmacists to improve patient safety.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Critical Thinking Skills
Patient Safety Research

Background:

Logical reasoning depends on critically evaluating evidence and assumptions.
Implicit assumptions in decision-making can impact outcomes.
Practicing pharmacists may hold assumptions that compromise patient safety.

Discussion:

Encouraging student pharmacists to recognize and challenge assumptions is vital.
Developing critical examination skills enhances clinical judgment.
Addressing implicit biases in pharmaceutical practice is necessary.

Key Insights:

Assumption-checking is a core component of sound logical reasoning.
Early intervention in pharmacy education can foster a culture of inquiry.
Proactive identification of flawed assumptions can prevent patient harm.

Outlook:

Future pharmacists equipped with critical assumption-evaluation skills will enhance healthcare quality.
Further research into common pharmacist assumptions and their impact is warranted.
Integrating assumption-challenging modules into pharmacy curricula is recommended.