Clinical Reasoning (CR)
Think of CR like mental models, clinical analogies or thinking tools – not rigid rules or protocols!
Like Heuristics – mental shortcuts that simplify & speeds decision making with pragmatic problem solving
Imagine you’re a painter – artistic reasoning would be creative expression with broad brushstrokes on the whole picture rather than focusing on a small part of the painting with small rigid strokes.
In the same way, as a clinician – CR allows for structured strokes to paint the whole patient picture rather than focusing on a small detail.
Medicine is like a maze – eventually you’ll find your way out – CR allows you to do it with minimal investigations and without prolonging admission to the patient!
The Acute Mind 