Diagnostic error and clinical reasoning.

Geoffrey R. Norman; Kevin W. Eva

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Diagnostic error and clinical reasoning.

January 13, 2010

Norman GR, Eva KW. Med Educ. 2010;44(1):94-100.

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This article reviews evidence on the cognitive origins of diagnostic errors and examines theories regarding both clinical reasoning and dual-process thinking.

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