| Risk perception and communication: recent developments and implications for anaesthesia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11493237 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This review begins by outlining the history of probability theory, exposing cultural differences between scientists and lay people in the way risks are viewed. The basic principles of the science of risk perception are described, and the various methods of communicating risk in health care, both verbal and numerical, are then discussed critically. These concepts are then applied to the practice of anaesthesia. Risk perception may affect anaesthetists' choice of career and may be involved in the genesis and evolution of critical incidents; we also discuss possibilities for training in risk perception issues. The place of risk communication in informed consent and its ethical implications are discussed. |
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Authors:
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A M Adams; A F Smith |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 56 ISSN: 0003-2409 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 2001 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-08-08 Completed Date: 2001-09-27 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 745-55 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster LA1 4RP, UK. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anesthesia
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psychology* Anesthesiology* / education, organization & administration Attitude of Health Personnel Career Choice Communication Ethics, Medical Humans Personality Probability Theory* Professional Practice Risk Assessment / methods* Risk-Taking |
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Comment In:
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Anaesthesia. 2002 Feb;57(2):186-7
[PMID:
11871967
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Anaesthesia. 2001 Dec;56(12):1204 [PMID: 11766675 ] Anaesthesia. 2001 Dec;56(12):1205 [PMID: 11766677 ] |
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