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dc.contributor.authorIserson, Kenneth V
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-19T16:45:21Z
dc.date.available2024-04-19T16:45:21Z
dc.date.issued2023-07-26
dc.identifier.citationIserson, K. V. (2023). Magical thinking: Its effect on emergency medical care. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 72, 132-136.en_US
dc.identifier.pmid37523994
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ajem.2023.07.045
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/672275
dc.description.abstractMagical thinking is a cognitive process characterized by beliefs in supernatural causality and the power of rituals. Grounded in personal convictions rather than objective reality, it involves subjective beliefs rather than magic tricks. Magical thinking's effects range from potentially positive, such as bringing hope and comfort, to negative consequences, including delays in seeking appropriate medical care and refusing evidence-based treatments. This article provides an overview of magical thinking, including its prevalence, diverse forms, and influence on patients, families, and emergency physicians (EPs). This article offers guidelines for recognizing signs of magical thinking and emphasizes the importance of respectful and empathetic interactions with patients and their families. Highlighting both the benefits and detriments of magical thinking in Emergency Medical (EM) care, the article discusses the knowledge and tools needed to optimize patient outcomes. It acknowledges the varying belief systems and cultural practices that contribute to the prevalence of magical thinking. For physicians and other EM professionals, addressing magical thinking requires cultural competence and empathetic engagement. Active listening and shared decision-making are essential to promote positive patient outcomes. By recognizing and understanding magical thinking and fostering effective communication, EPs can navigate the delicate balance of addressing patients' beliefs while delivering evidence-based care.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevieren_US
dc.rights© 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.en_US
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en_US
dc.subjectBelief systemsen_US
dc.subjectEmergency medicineen_US
dc.subjectEvidence-based treatment refusalsen_US
dc.subjectMagical thinkingen_US
dc.subjectMedical care delaysen_US
dc.subjectPatient outcomesen_US
dc.titleMagical thinking: Its effect on emergency medical careen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.identifier.eissn1532-8171
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The University of Arizonaen_US
dc.identifier.journalThe American journal of emergency medicineen_US
dc.description.note12 month embargo; first published 26 July 2023en_US
dc.description.collectioninformationThis item from the UA Faculty Publications collection is made available by the University of Arizona with support from the University of Arizona Libraries. If you have questions, please contact us at repository@u.library.arizona.edu.en_US
dc.eprint.versionFinal accepted manuscripten_US
dc.source.journaltitleThe American journal of emergency medicine
dc.source.volume72
dc.source.beginpage132
dc.source.endpage136
dc.source.countryUnited States


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