Swapping horses midstream: factors related to physicians' changing their minds about a diagnosis.

Kevin W. Eva; Carol L. Link; Karen E. Lutfey; John B. McKinlay

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Swapping horses midstream: factors related to physicians' changing their minds about a diagnosis.

July 2, 2014

Eva KW, Link CL, Lutfey KE, et al. Acad Med. 2010;85(7):1112-7.

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This study found that clinical experience was the most important factor in retaining diagnostic flexibility and avoiding premature closure with an incorrect diagnosis.

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