clinical decision-making
nounUK /ˈklɪnɪkəl dɪˈsɪʒən ˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈklɪnɪkəl dɪˈsɪʒən ˌmeɪkɪŋ/
The process of choosing what is best for a sick person's health.
Doctors use clinical decision-making to decide the best treatment for each patient.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The use of tests and guidelines to help doctors choose care.
The hospital improved its clinical decision-making by using new guidelines.
3. A team discussion to pick the safest option for a patient.
Nurses and doctors met for clinical decision-making about the difficult case.
4. The mental steps a clinician takes before prescribing medicine.
Good clinical decision-making prevented an allergic reaction.