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Perchance to think.

April 3, 2019

Ofri D. New Engl J Med. 2019;380(13):1197-1199.

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Production pressure, fatigue, and distraction can diminish effective decision-making. This commentary offers insights from an ambulatory care physician regarding how the busy work environment contributes to shortcuts that can lead to burnout, errors, and patient harm.

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