Definition Wrong Quote by Lisa Sanders
““If a doctor has worked through the problem well, there’s a very good chance that one of these possible diagnoses will be right. The rest though, by definition, will be wrong. We are regularly wrong in the pursuit of being right. … The question we are taught to ask ourselves is, if it isn’t that, what else could it be?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Diagnosis: Solving the Most Baffling Medical Mysteries, Lisa Sanders, 2015
Medical reasoning involves eliminating wrong possibilities to find the correct diagnosis.
In simple terms: Rule out errors to discover truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and consider alternatives.
Themes
diagnosis
uncertainty
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- medical education
- patient consultations
Key Concepts
differential diagnosis
probabilistic reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you challenge your first impression?
- What steps ensure thorough evaluation?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on initial hypotheses can blind you to better answers.
