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Decoding the diagnostic mindset of physicians.
If you've ever left a doctor's office feeling uncertain or misunderstood, "How Doctors Think" is a revealing read that could change your future interactions with healthcare professionals. Jerome Groopman pulls back the curtain on the medical decision-making process, offering insights that could empower you as a patient to communicate more effectively and encourage accurate diagnosis.
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ISBN: 9780618610037
Authors:
Jerome Groopman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Date of Publication: 2007-03-19
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 12902 readers)
Description
In this myth-shattering book, Jerome Groopman explores the forces and thought processes behind the decisions doctors make, highlighting why they may err and how they can improve. The book provides insights into avoiding snap judgments, embracing uncertainty, effective communication, and other skills that impact health. It also discusses warning signs of erroneous medical thinking and the impact of new technologies on diagnoses. Patients can benefit from asking intelligent questions to guide their interactions with doctors. Groopman's insights are drawn from research, interviews with top doctors, and personal experiences as both a doctor and a patient. 'How Doctors Think' offers a new perspective on medical practice in the twenty-first century, empowering doctors and patients to make better decisions together.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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