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Problem-Solving

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Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies for Medical Students

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We solve problems every day. The problems can range from the simple act of changing a light bulb to the more challenging dilemmas of foreign affairs and biomedical science. Every time you meet a patient, you will become a professional problem-solver. But, before you can begin to take care of a patient’s illness, you must know what the problem is.

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    Deborah D. Shain (Medical Education Consultant)

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Shain, D.D. (1992). Problem-Solving. In: Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies for Medical Students. Oklahoma Notes. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0423-4_4

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