How to think in medicine: reasoning, decision making, and communication in health sciences and professions

Mastery of quality health care and patient safety begins as soon as we open the hospital doors for the first time and start acquiring practical experience.

The acquisition of such experience includes much more than the development of sensorimotor skills and basic knowledge of sciences.

It relies on effective reason, decision making, and communication shared by all health professionals, including physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and administrators.

Covering the basic considerations related to clinical and caregiver reasoning, this book lays out a roadmap to help those new to health care as well as seasoned veterans overcome the complexities of working for the well-being of those who trust us with their physical and mental health.

It provides a step-by-step breakdown of the reasoning process for clinical work and clinical care.