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#1 laurenmbaker on 27 Jul 15This article discusses different viewpoints and elements to clinical reasoning. The article talks about applying theory and science to clinical reasoning. Then it breaks it down into disciplines. The article takes the position that the view of clinical reasoning as applied science may work to explain reasoning of physicians but may be seen as a problematic model in occupational therapy. It goes into depth of taking clinical reasoning to a more holistic and individualized model. While it is important to have the science and theory, it is also important to consider the details of the person. It is important to have experience, which helps build clinical reasoning. In addition, science often provides a general list of symptoms or qualifications for varying disabilities, but it is important to consider the factors that may be unique or differ from the typical list. Through combining these elements into reasoning, the therapist can improve or adjust treatment to fit the client.
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