5 Uncertainty in medical practice Flashcards
1
Q
Ambiguity
A
doubtfulness about the interpretation
2
Q
Intolerance of ambiguity
A
being thorough, but can lead to frustration and ordering excessive tests
3
Q
Acceptance of uncertainty
A
Still don’t know the outcome but have done everything possible and reasonable
4
Q
Affective error
A
preferring what we hope will happen rather than less appealing alternative
5
Q
Attribution error
A
involving emotion and patient’s internal characteristics
6
Q
Confirmation bias
A
selective cognitive cherry picking based on a pre-conceived idea
7
Q
Momentum bias
A
nobody stops to question the bigger picture or initial diagnosis
8
Q
Commission bias
A
tendency to inaction or action
