DOCTORS DIFFER: A PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v12.i12.2024.5886Keywords:
Medical Uncertainty, Patient-Centered Care, Medical Decision-Making, Variability In Medical PracticeAbstract [English]
The phrase "Drs differ" acknowledges the inherent uncertainty and variability in medical practice. This paper explores the complexities of medical decision-making through two case studies, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care and the need for nuanced understanding of medical knowledge.
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