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June 11, 2025 15 mins

Embracing Imperfection: Navigating Error and Diagnostic Discordance in Medicine

In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine reflects on key insights from various experts across multiple episodes that discuss the inevitability of errors and diagnostic discordance in medical practice. Featuring quotes from Dr. Philip McKee, Dr. Ale Gru, Dr. Rose Elenitsas, Dr. Gauri Agarwal, and others, the transcript emphasizes the human aspect of medicine where perfection is impossible yet striving to mitigate errors and understanding diagnostic differences is crucial. The discussion extends to emotional intelligence, self-compassion, and the importance of creating a supportive environment where physicians can safely process and confront their mistakes, ensuring continuous improvement and better patient care.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:10 Understanding Diagnostic Error

00:40 Expert Opinions on Error

02:12 The Concept of 'Good Enough'

03:49 Diagnostic Discordance

05:14 Facing Failure and Self-Compassion

06:07 Changing Behavior and Resilience

07:31 Emotional Intelligence in Medicine

12:43 Confronting and Processing Error

15:24 Conclusion and Call to Action

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