Snowball in a Blizzard: A Physician's Notes on Uncertainty in Medicine. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Snowball in a Blizzard: A Physician's Notes on Uncertainty in Medicine. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Book/Report
 
• Published February 2016

Snowball in a Blizzard: A Physician's Notes on Uncertainty in Medicine.

Hatch S. New York, NY: Basic Books; 2016. ISBN: 9780465050642.

Uncertainty is often present in various areas of medical practice. This book provides insights regarding uncertainty in treatment and diagnostic processes, the risks associated with overconfidence in medical care, and the complexity around interpreting evidence to determine best practices.

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