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Laurence Newrick¹, Christopher Paisey², Simon Church³

¹Neurology, Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust, Bath, UK.

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General practitioners and neurologists share similar diagnostic strategies, prioritizing the exclusion of severe conditions. However, personal risk tolerance and cognitive biases, especially in functional neurological disorder cases, influence their clinical decision-making.

Keywords:

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

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Neurology
Clinical Decision-Making
Healthcare Management

Background:

Primary and secondary care settings present distinct clinical challenges.
Understanding physician decision-making processes is crucial for optimizing patient care.
Variability in clinical approaches can impact diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the diagnostic and management approaches of general practitioners, neurology trainees, and consultant neurologists.
To identify factors influencing clinical decision-making in neurology.
To explore differences in managing complex neurological cases, including functional neurological disorder.

Main Methods:

Development of fictional clinical case scenarios for assessment.
Comparative analysis of approaches across different levels of neurological expertise.
Qualitative exploration of cognitive strategies, bias, and risk appetite.

Main Results:

Overall similarity in approaches, with a common preference for ruling out worst-case scenarios.
Differences emerged based on clinical context and individual risk appetite.
Functional neurological disorder diagnosis elicited the most significant variations in approach.

Conclusions:

Physician decision-making in neurology is influenced by a combination of evidence, context, and personal factors.
Cognitive strategies, bias, and risk appetite play a significant role in clinical judgment.
Further research into these factors can inform medical education and improve patient management strategies.