Sources of Observer Variation in Dermatologic Diagnosis.

Norman, Geoffrey R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ416740

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Publication Date: 1990

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Sources of Observer Variation in Dermatologic Diagnosis.

Norman, Geoffrey R.; And Others

Academic Medicine, v65 n9 suppl pS19-20 Sep 1990

This study examined the effects of similarity to prior examples in predicting errors in dermatologic diagnosis. Two interpretations about the acquisition of expertise are independent cues and instance-based categorization. The subjects (N=16) were first-year family medicine residents from McMaster University (Ontario). (MLW)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Cues, Decision Making, Family Practice (Medicine), Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Schools, Models, Observational Learning, Slides, Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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