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Pat Croskerry

Pat Croskerry is a Professor in Emergency Medicine at Dalhousie University, Canada. His research is concerned with clinical decision-making, specifically diagnostic error.

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Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Error

Key Messages

  • Most errors occur when thinking in an intuitive mode. Be aware of whether you are in intuitive or analytical thinking modes.
  • It is important to reflect on your decision when thinking intuitively to ensure you are correct.

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Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Error

Professor Croskerry describes intuitive and analytical decision making processes and the pros and cons of each way of thinking with fascinating examples. He also explains how we can shift from one type of decision making to the next and highlights the factors that contribute to diagnostic failure and how to avoid them.

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