Logical Fallacies as a Possible Source of Misconceptions and Inadequate Patient Recommendations Given by Medical Professionals – A Preliminary Review
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Published:2022-12-01
Issue:1
Volume:67
Page:127-137
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ISSN:2199-6059
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Container-title:Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric
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language:en
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Author:
Pawłowski Michał1ORCID, Skowrońska Magdalena2ORCID, Milewski Robert1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics , Medical University of Bialystok , Poland 2. Doctoral Studies Medical University of Bialystok , Poland
Abstract
Abstract
The aim of this article was to prepare a basis for further quantitative research concerning the nutritional knowledge of medical professionals (doctors) and dieticians in view of the accuracy of dietary recommendations given to patients. For this purpose, a review of literature data in this area was performed and logical fallacies were proposed as the ‘tool’ that doctors rely on in cases when they lack the proper knowledge required to be able give an informed and beneficial recommendation. In the course of the study, it was found that nutritional education is neglected in medical curricula, while dieticians are underused as professionals in clinical settings. Furthermore, numerous characteristics of the medical profession and the doctor–patient relationship are conducive to committing several types of logical fallacies, prompted mainly by the need for providing advice without delay and the infallibility traditionally expected from doctors. Hence, the gaps in nutritional knowledge and the fallacious character of recommendations, in addition to the re-valuation of the role of the nutritionist, need to be further investigated in order to improve the quality of patient advice in the area of dietary requirements as well as to propose the necessary changes in curricula.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
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