Review of the Basics of Cognitive Error in Emergency Medicine: Still No Easy Answers

Emergency physicians (EP) make clinical decisions multiple times daily. In some instances, medical errors occur due to flaws in the complex process of clinical reasoning and decision-making. Cognitive error can be difficult to identify and is equally difficult to prevent. To reduce the risk of patie...

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Main Authors: Sarah Hartigan, Michelle Brooks, Sarah Hartley, Rebecca E. Miller, Sally A. Santen, Robin R. Hemphill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2020-09-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6298x35g