Cognitive Errors and Diagnostic Mistakes A Case-Based Guide to Critical Thinking in Medicine

Cognitive Errors and Diagnostic Mistakes A Case-Based Guide to Critical Thinking in Medicine / by Jonathan Howard.

This case-based book illustrates and explores common cognitive biases and their consequences in the practice of medicine. The book begins with an introduction that explains the concept of cognitive errors and their importance in clinical medicine and current controversies within healthcare. The core...

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Main Author: Howard, Jonathan (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
General practice (Medicine).
Health promotion.
Pharmacy.
Neurology .
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
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Summary:This case-based book illustrates and explores common cognitive biases and their consequences in the practice of medicine. The book begins with an introduction that explains the concept of cognitive errors and their importance in clinical medicine and current controversies within healthcare. The core of the book features chapters dedicated to particular cognitive biases; cases are presented and followed by a discussion of the clinician's rationale and an overview of the particular cognitive bias. Engaging and easy to read, this text provides strategies on minimizing cognitive errors in various medical and professional settings.
Physical Description:XIII, 588 p. 246 illus., 200 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783319932248
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-93224-8

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