Cognitive Errors and Diagnostic Mistakes

Cognitive Errors and Diagnostic Mistakes
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 589
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ISBN-10 : 9783319932248
ISBN-13 : 3319932241
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Book Synopsis Cognitive Errors and Diagnostic Mistakes by : Jonathan Howard

Download or read book Cognitive Errors and Diagnostic Mistakes written by Jonathan Howard and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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