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The Peds NP provides a practical approach to the application of evidence-based practice in pediatrics using a conversational commentary to help you apply the most current literature to your practice with children. The host is Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC. She is a dual-certified pediatric nurse practitioner in acute and primary care and faculty member at the Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina. Through an approachable review of the literature, you can easily apply knowledge to clinical practice to improve outcomes in pediatric care. Disclaimers & Show Notes: www.thepedsnp.com
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
The next case study in our series on cognitive bias in healthcare follows an obese adolescent female with arm and neck pain who felt unheard during the 4 prior emergency room visits that week. Listen as the differential diagnosis takes on a completely different angle and the pressure of making the diagnosis goes sky high! We will unpack additional forms of cognitive bias and 2 more best practices for avoiding diagnostic error in the clinical setting.
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