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Overconfidence as a Cause of Diagnostic Error in Medicine

The American Journal of Medicine · 2008 · Vol. 121(5) · pp. S2–S23
Eta S. BernerMark L. Graber
Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic SkillsRadiology practices and educationHealthcare cost, quality, practicesMedicineOverconfidence effectIntensive care medicineMEDLINECognitive science

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Attitude of Health PersonnelAwarenessClinical CompetenceDecision MakingDiagnosis, Computer-AssistedDiagnostic ErrorsHumansKnowledge of Results, PsychologicalMalpracticePhysiciansReferral and Consultation
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