Clinical decision making Flashcards
1
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4 steps to clinical decision making (ACTE model)
A
- Assess
- Confirm
- Treat
- Evaluate
2
Q
What is the DENT model of decision making
A
Define the presentation
Explore possible solutions
Narrow your choices
Test your solution
3
Q
Explain the dual process theory to decision making
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Intuitive pathway - system 1 - unconscious
Analytical pathway - system 2 - reasoning and judgement
4
Q
What are the flaws of system 1 in the dual process theory
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- law of small numbers
- bias
- belief
5
Q
What are the strengths of system 2 in the dual process theory
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- back up
- cure-criteria mismatching
6
Q
explain the hypothetico-deductive model of decision making
A
Deductive - conclusion must be true
Inductive - conclusion could be false even if all parameters are true
7
Q
What are the steps involved in problem solving?
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- Problem identification
- Problem analysis
- Plan development
- Plan implementation
- Plan evaluation
