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P Denig1, F M Haaijer-Ruskamp.
Abstract
In this review the therapeutic decision-making process of physicians is described. This process is divided into two steps: the generation of a limited set of possible options (the 'evoked set') and the selection from this evoked set of a treatment for a specific patient. Factors that are important in both steps are reviewed. Behavioural and decision-making theories in general and decision-making analysis of physicians in particular are discussed to identify possible shortcomings in their decision-making process. Based on this information a model of the drug choice process is presented. With reference to this model possible ways of influencing drug choices of physicians are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1553253 DOI: 10.1007/bf01989219
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pharm Weekbl Sci ISSN: 0167-6555