Research Topic

Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills

This cluster of papers focuses on the importance of cognitive errors in diagnosis, strategies to minimize them, and the impact of clinical reasoning on diagnostic accuracy. It explores cognitive biases, uncertainty in diagnosis, educational interventions to improve diagnostic reasoning, and the development of expertise in medical decision making. The cluster also emphasizes the role of reflective practice and the use of tools like the Script Concordance Test to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.