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The conceptually-oriented physician.

B F Fuller, F Fuller

    Medical Hypotheses
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physicians face a dilemma: technologists or conceptually-oriented problem-solvers. Both are vital for quality patient care and cost control, but conceptually-oriented primary physicians should lead treatment decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Practice
    • Medical Education

    Background:

    • Current medical practice and education lack consensus on the physician's role.
    • Debate exists on whether physicians should function as technologists or conceptually-oriented problem-solvers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the lack of consensus in medical practice and education regarding physician roles.
    • To explore the distinct problem-solving approaches of technologists versus conceptually-oriented physicians.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of physician roles based on the book "Physician or Magician: The Myths and Realities of Patient Care" (1978).
    • Examination of differing training and problem-solving methodologies for distinct physician types.

    Main Results:

    • Two physician archetypes identified: technologists and conceptually-oriented.
    • Both physician types are necessary for improving patient care quality while managing costs.

    Conclusions:

    • Conceptually-oriented physicians, acting as primary care physicians, should oversee all patient treatment.
    • Primary physicians are better equipped to assess patient-specific risks and benefits of technological interventions due to their approach.

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