The role of patient involvement in the diagnostic process in internal medicine: a cognitive approach.

Claudio Lucchiari; Gabriella Pravettoni

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The role of patient involvement in the diagnostic process in internal medicine: a cognitive approach.

July 10, 2013

Lucchiari C, Pravettoni G. Eur J Intern Med. 2013;24(5):411-5.

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This commentary examines how engaging patients in safety can address cognitive biases that impair diagnostic decision making.

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