Week 14: Analysis and Evaluation

reactive, reflective

what are the 2 systems of thinking?

reactive

quick, automatic response based on instinct and past experiences

reflective

slower, more deliberate process that involves careful consideration of all available information and potential consequences

comparative, ideological, empirical

what are the 3 types of reasoning?

comparative reasoning

this is like that

ideological reasoning

top-down perspective (abstract principles, beliefs or values —> specific situations)

empirical reasoning

bottom-up approach (observation and experimentation —> hypothesis)

satisficing heuristic

the first option that meets your needs

temporizing heuristic

good enough for now

affect heuristic

go with your gut

simulation heuristic

easy to imagine = easy to do

claim

statement that someone believes to be true

reason

explanation or evidence given to support the claim

beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice

ethical decision making

beneficence

act in your patient’s best interests

nonmaleficence

do no harm

autonomy

patients make their own decisions about their healthcare

justice

all patients receive equal access to care and resources