MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'certainty'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:01:01 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565903&cid=t_186727_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmanaging-patient-uncertainty%2F2011.03.09 How comfortable are we with uncertainty? I struggle with this question every day. I treat children with abdominal pain. Some of these children suffer with crohns disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and other serious problems. Some children struggle with abdominal pain from anxiety or social concerns. I see all kinds. But kids are tricky, and sometimes I can’t pinpoint the problem. Trudging forward with more testing is often the simplest option since it involves little thinking. And some parents perceive endless testing as “thorough.” The question ultimately becomes: When do we stop? Once we’ve taken a sensible first approach to a child’s problem and judged that the likelihood of serious pathology is slim, when and how do we suggest that we wait before going any furt... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565903 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:30:46 +0100 4565903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560353&cid=t_186727_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F08%2Fthe-limitations-of-science%2F Opponents of science often argue that science could be wrong. “Science can’t explain everything,” is one such popular claim by those who attack science.   Recently, a friend and I were discussing some new psychology research when he asked, “Are there any definites in psychology?”  I answered by telling him there are no definites in psychology or any other branch of science. Some people make the erroneous assumption that science claims certainty, when in fact, science makes no such claims.  Scientific knowledge is tentative, and the tentative nature of science is one of its strong points. Science, unlike faith-based belief, accepts the preponderance of evidence and changes its stance if the evidence warrants.  Science takes us where the evidence leads. “The real ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560353 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:00:22 +0100 4560353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648496&cid=t_186727_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fknowledge-vs-certainty-in-medicine%2F2010.06.10 “I don’t want knowledge. I want certainty!” — David Bowie, from Law (Earthlings on Fire) If there’s a trait among humans that seems universal, it appears to be an unquenchable thirst for certainty. It is likely to be a major force that drives people into the arms of religion, even radical religions that have clearly irrational views, such as the idea that flying planes into large buildings and killing thousands of people is a one-way ticket to heaven. However, this craving for certainty isn’t expressed only by religiosity. As anyone who accepts science as the basis of medical therapy knows, there’s a lot of the same psychology going on in medicine as well. This should come as no surprise to those committed to science-based medicine because there is a profound conflict... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648496 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:54 +0100 3648496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603597&cid=t_186727_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-positive-power-of-compulsive-medicine%2F2010.05.26 Most experienced physicians expect uncertainty in caring for real people with average everyday problems. Yet those inexperienced or uninitiated in medicine tend to see the practice of medicine as exact or even absolute. I remember waiting in vain as a medical student and resident for my instructors to illuminate a path towards certitude. Instead, I was given something far more real and lasting: An acceptance of the indeterminate mixed with the drive to be compulsive on behalf of my patients. During my internal medicine internship, I remember a more-senior resident during our daily morning report bemoaning her uncertainty by saying, “But I just don’t know what’s wrong with my patient.” Although she was visibly upset, our program director’s reaction to her comment bordered on amus... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603597 Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3603597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111720&cid=t_186727_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F11-ways-to-gain-clarity%2F I’m sure you’ve read that clarity and focus are important qualities for success. Decide what you want, and then pursue it with passion and energy. But what if you’re feeling uncertain and don’t have a lot of clarity about your future direction? What if you can’t decide what you’d like to do next? This is a common problem, especially for today’s 20-somethings who are growing up in a world of unprecedented change. Fortunately there are many actions you can take and mental adjustments you can make that will help you shift from uncertainty to certainty. Here are 11 tips for infusing your life with more clarity: 1. Assume 100% responsibility for your own level of clarity. Many people assume that clarity is something that will arrive in good time if they... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111720 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:18:32 +0100 3111720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1503033&cid=t_186727_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F307940708%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. 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