Problem solving: a comparison between medical and military art

Abstract

Compares the methodology of the medical decision‐making process with that of the military. The key to both professions is reliable, efficient decision making. Effective decision makers use the hypothetical‐deductive approach which utilizes intuition to generate ideas which are tested by the available evidence. Medicine is developing a holistic, conceptual and student‐centred education process which compares with the more rigid, external system of military training. The military system has a better methodology for communication both verbally and in writing than medicine. Suggests that both professions may benefit from an examination of each professional culture.

Citation

Bricknell, M.C.M. (1997), "Problem solving: a comparison between medical and military art", Journal of Management in Medicine, Vol. 11 No. 2, pp. 102-114. https://doi.org/10.1108/02689239710177756