Emotions and Clinical Reasoning in Medical Education and Clinical Practice: A Scoping Review.

Summary: Have you ever wondered if a doctor's mood affects how they treat you? A new review of 61 medical studies shows that it definitely does! When doctors feel stressed, scared, or unsure, they might make more mistakes or choose treatments that aren't the best for the patient. Sometimes, feeling anxious makes them check things more carefully, but it can also lead to tests you don't actually need. On the flip side, when doctors feel positive or trust their "gut feelings," they are often much better at figuring out what's wrong and helping patients. Because of this, medical schools need to teach doctors how to handle their feelings so they can provide the best care possible.