Professional thinking of the doctor and the possibilities of its formation

V.P. Andronov

Psychological Science and Education
1999. Vol. 4, no. 2
ISSN: 1814-2052 / 2311-7273 (online)

Professional thinking of the doctor and the possibilities of its formation

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Abstract

The article gives an analysis of the specifics of medical thinking necessary to prepare the practitioner for the ability to correctly diagnose and treat the patient. The article also considers in detail the results of the trial of doctors of students and practicing doctors - surgeons with at least five years of experience. The experiment revealed two ways to solve medical diagnostic problems. A pattern between professionalism and type of thinking was identified. Based on this study, a detailed program is given for building a system of training sessions that allows students to master the general rules for solving medical problems.

General Information

Keywords: analysis, professional thinking, planning, physicians

Journal rubric: Psychology of Professional Activity

Article type: scientific article

Published 31.05.1999

For citation: Andronov, V.P. (1999). Professional thinking of the doctor and the possibilities of its formation. Psychological Science and Education, 4(2), Article 3. (In Russ.). URL: https://psyjournals.ru/en/journals/pse/archive/1999_n2/Andronov (viewed: 10.07.2026)

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Information About the Authors

Vladimir P. Andronov, Doctor of Psychology, Professor, Head of the Department of Psychology, Ogarev Mordovian state University, Corresponding member of the Academy of Natural Sciences, full member of the Academy of Pedagogical and Social Sciences, Saransk, Russian Federation

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