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What is the main reason for the pitfalls in diagnosis mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason for the pitfalls in diagnosis mentioned in the text?
- Lack of medical history
- Clinging to a diagnosis despite evidence (correct)
- Inaccurate patient identification
- Failure to perform a physical examination
Why is the multitude of interconnections and associative processing in a clinician's mind considered both an asset and a liability to diagnosis?
Why is the multitude of interconnections and associative processing in a clinician's mind considered both an asset and a liability to diagnosis?
- It can result in incorrect conclusions due to anchoring bias (correct)
- It helps in quick formulation of a differential diagnosis
- It prevents the need for further data gathering
- It leads to confirmation of the initial diagnosis
What is one of the steps in the workflow for optimal care mentioned in the text?
What is one of the steps in the workflow for optimal care mentioned in the text?
- Developing multiple provisional diagnoses simultaneously
- Acquiring more information before developing a differential diagnosis
- Excluding patients with complicated medical histories
- Identifying the reason for the encounter (correct)
Which of the following best describes 'Anchoring' as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes 'Anchoring' as mentioned in the text?
Why do clinicians sometimes struggle to admit they are wrong about their conclusions according to the text?
Why do clinicians sometimes struggle to admit they are wrong about their conclusions according to the text?
What is the main reason for clinicians to avoid bias in patient encounters?
What is the main reason for clinicians to avoid bias in patient encounters?
How can clinicians reduce the risk of incorrect diagnoses according to the text?
How can clinicians reduce the risk of incorrect diagnoses according to the text?
Why do clinicians need to look harder for a diagnosis in certain cases, as mentioned in the text?
Why do clinicians need to look harder for a diagnosis in certain cases, as mentioned in the text?
What is the impact of not keeping up with current medical literature, as highlighted in the text?
What is the impact of not keeping up with current medical literature, as highlighted in the text?
How can clinicians overcome the pitfalls mentioned in the text?
How can clinicians overcome the pitfalls mentioned in the text?
