Author(s): Randolph H. PHERSON
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: June 30, 2021
Pagination:
Issue/ Volume: 25/2021
DOI:
Abstract:
The US medical system suffers from serious structural flaws that make it hard
for patients to get a proper diagnosis. Currently, doctors are highly incentivized to order
tests and initiate treatments and often fail to take the time needed to diagnose a
problem. If doctors had more time to engage with their patients and apply critical
thinking techniques, both parties would reach a more satisfactory outcome. Moreover,
incorporating Structured Analytic Techniques into the practice of medicine writ large
would benefit the global community as recognition of—and reaction to—looming health
security crises. Structured Analytic Techniques help doctors recognize lead indicators of
an emerging health security crisis and overcome well-entrenched mental mindsets. The
techniques provide a ready „tool kit” for doctors practicing the emerging discipline of
health security intelligence.
Keywords: Public Health, Health Security Intelligence, Diagnosis, Structured
Analytic Techniques.
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