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Complex consultations and the 'edge of chaos'.

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: Complexity theory has attracted considerable attention in recent years, both within medicine and in the wider world. Its themes of uncertainty and non-linearity resonate deeply with the experience of working in general practice. Describing the consultation as a complex, adaptive system provides a coherent theoretical basis for understanding the consultation, which has so far been lacking. Understanding the consultation as a complex, adaptive system offers insights into the consultation of that may prove to be of practical use to clinicians.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Andrew D Innes, Peter D Campion, Frances E Griffiths

Language: English

Topic: Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2161550169

FWCI: 12.2

Cites: 41

Cited by: 93

Related to: 10