? Critique clinical decisions made in practice.
? Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of intuitive and analytical reasoning.
? Identify and evaluate factors which influence clinical reasoning.
? Identify human and system factors which affect clinical decisions and how they
are translated into practice.
? Understand the role of bias in clinical reasoning and decision making
o The questions focus on the clinical reasoning used during the case and how
decisions were made in the case.
o Support with reference to literature and evidence.
IMPORTANT!! Your own work is expected and critique of the group discussion should
be included.
the questions are
1) Outline the role intuitive and analytical reasoning in the diagnosis and clinical
decisions made in the case you discussed within the tutorial?
• Think about the idea of the Duel Process Theory!!
Support your discussion using literature.
(200 words – provide at least two (2) references to literature on
intuitive & analytical reasoning)
(10 marks)
2) Consider what biases may have influenced how you prioritised information and
made decisions in the case?
• Include reference to the different types of bias and how they influence the
decision making process.
• Choose the biases that are most relevant to your case.
Support your answers using literature and reference to the case.
(250 words – provide at least two (2) references to literature
regrading bias in clinical reasoning)
(12 marks)
3) Discuss the benefits and limitations of both forms of reasoning in relation to the
tutorial case.
Support your answers using literature and reference to the case.
(250 words – provide at least two (2) references to literature
regarding the benefits and limitations of both forms of reasoning)
(12 marks)
4) Describe two (2) key factors which might have influenced the clinical decisions
made. Discuss briefly why and how these factors influenced the clinical
reasoning in the case.
The following are suggested areas for consideration.
a) Level of knowledge and experience of the clinician
b) Patient presentation (clinical signs & symptoms)
c) Risk & Safety– Clinical Outcomes
d) Psychological / Social Factors
e) Environmental Factors
f) Operational & Logistical Factors (system factors)
(100 words – provide at least two (2) references to literature
regrading factors that influence clinical reasoning)
(6 marks)
(NOTE: word count under each question is a guide only – you must address the question as
concisely as you can)
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