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Sherlock on diagnostic errors

Masterpiece Theatre has just run the second 3 episode series of Sherlock – a modern retelling of Sherlock Holmes.  These show originate in Great Britain and are simply brilliant.  While watching an episode yesterday Sherlock  said this to a detective:

You have a solution that you like, but you are choosing ignore anything that you see that doesn’t comply with it. – from the Blind Banker – Sherlock Season 1 Episode 2

Too often physicians jump to a diagnosis despite strong clues that they should consider other diagnoses.  They should fear Sherlock’s admonishment.

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