Healthy Skepticism Library item: 15305

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Publication type: Journal Article

Denig P, Haaijer-Ruskamp FM.
Therapeutic decision making of physicians.
Pharm Weekbl Sci 1992 Feb 21; 14:(1):9-15
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1553253

Abstract:

In this review the therapeutic decision-making process of physicians is described. This process is divided into two steps: the generation of a limited set of possible options (the ‘evoked set’) and the selection from this evoked set of a treatment for a specific patient. Factors that are important in both steps are reviewed. Behavioural and decision-making theories in general and decision-making analysis of physicians in particular are discussed to identify possible shortcomings in their decision-making process. Based on this information a model of the drug choice process is presented. With reference to this model possible ways of influencing drug choices of physicians are discussed.

Keywords:
Publication Types: Review MeSH Terms: Decision Making* Drug Therapy* Humans Models, Theoretical Physicians*