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GPs know: Trust your ‘gut feelings’ when providing care to older patients
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ELDER HEALTH
GPs know: Trust your ‘gut feelings’ when providing care to older patients
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 12:45 AM

Modern medicine is epitomised by slow analytical approaches, yet fast thinking also has its place
Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse discusses the role of gut feelings in clinical decision-making – recent research suggests they should not be ignored
Key points, Gut feelings have been conceptualised by the theory of fast thinking, which encompasses pattern recognition and intuition, and are used by many doctor, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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References
Smith CF, Drew S, Ziebland S, et al. Understanding the role of GPs’ gut feelings in diagnosing cancer in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing evidence. Br J Gen Pract 2020;70(698):e612–21.