GPs should trust their clinical 'gut feelings’: study
A greater understanding of their role could help improve patient triage for cancer investigation, researchers say
Basing clinical decisions on instinct might run counter to evidence-based medicine, but a new study suggests GPs should trust their gut feelings more often – especially if they suspect cancer.
Dr Claire Friedemann Smith.
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, UK researchers report that GPs’ gut feelings can be highly predictive of cancer and should be incorporated into clinical guidelines.