Problems for clinical judgement: introducing cognitive psychology as one more basic science.

Medical practice is not easy because of its inherent widespread uncertainty. Some questions are settled eventually through clinical trials, whereas others are impossible to resolve. Between these 2 extremes rests a large grey area where physicians must exercise their judgement. Good clinical

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