Author Description
Introduction: The Challenge Of Uncertainty In Medicine -- The Nature And Etiology Of Uncertainty -- The Anatomy Of Uncertainty -- The Natural History Of Uncertainty -- The Management Of Uncertainty -- A Way Forward: Systematizing Uncertainty Tolerance. Paul K.j. Han. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can medical practitioners effectively identify, categorize, and manage the inherent uncertainty present in clinical decision-making? Paul K. J. Han, a physician and researcher, examines the psychological and systemic dimensions of medical ambiguity. He proposes a structured framework that shifts the focus from eliminating uncertainty to developing the clinical capacity for tolerance, arguing that this shift is necessary for improving patient outcomes and reducing provider burnout.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A taxonomy of uncertainty types including scientific, clinical, and personal categories.
- A conceptual model for the natural history of uncertainty in patient care.
- Strategies for systematizing uncertainty tolerance within clinical workflows.
Scope Limits
- Does not provide specific clinical diagnostic protocols for individual diseases.
- Does not address the legal or malpractice implications of diagnostic error in depth.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in medical education and clinical ethics identify this work as a foundational text for understanding the cognitive load of modern medicine. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous guide for clinicians and administrators seeking to improve institutional resilience.
Page Count:
178
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190270594
ISBN-13:
9780190270599
Diseases
Medical Ethics
Professional Practice
Decision Making
Medical care
Uncertainty
Medicine
Health Care
Philosophy Medical
Medical Education