Research in clinical reasoning: past history and current trends
Geoff Norman
Opinion piece providing insights into the clinical reasoning process through three broad research traditions: 1) the reasoning process, 2) knowledge and memory, and 3) mental representations.
Clinical Reasoning
Geoff Norman
A good starter video to learn about clinical reasoning from a physician who researches expert diagnostic reasoning.
The New Diagnostic Team
Mark Graber
A founder of the field of diagnostic error prevention proposes that diagnosis is a team effort, and discusses how effective teamwork aids the diagnostic process.
Clinical Problem Solving (Coursera)
Catherine Lucy
A comprehensive video set on clinical thinking, drawing on many concrete examples, as taught by UCSF's vice dean for education who is renowned for her grounding in the learning sciences.
A Universal Model of Dx Reasoning
Pat Croskerry
An engaging description of Croskerry's rationality-based approach to decision-making, including System 1 and System 2 decision-making, and the interactions between the systems.
Educational Strategies to Promote Clinical Dx Reasoning
Judith Bowen
Trying to help a struggling learner? This article assists in diagnosing problems involved in clinical reasoning and provides helpful coaching strategies that can be implemented immediately.
The Causes of Errors in Clinical Reasoning: Cognitive Biases, Knowledge Deficits, and Dual Process Thinking
Geoffrey Norman, et al.
A counterpoint to dual process theory, this article reviews literature which suggests that both Type 1 and Type 2 processes contribute to errors, and that strategies directed at the recognition of bias are less effective than the reorganization of knowledge.
Cognitive interventions to reduce diagnostic error: a narrative review
Mark Graber, et al.
This review identifies interventions that might reduce the likelihood of errors.
Educational strategies to reduce diagnostic error: can you teach this stuff?
Mark Graber
How can medical novices transition to diagnostic expertise? This classic article helps educators support the development of reasoning and provides useful diagram examples of illness scripts.
