Tolerance of uncertainty, extroversion, neuroticism and attitudes to randomized controlled trials among surgeons and physicians.

BACKGROUND: Surgeons have a reputation for decisiveness and self-confidence, which suggests that they may tolerate uncertainty poorly and therefore be less capable than other doctors of experiencing clinical equipoise. Their 'typical' behaviour is characteristic of the stable extrovert per...

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Main Authors: McCulloch, P, Kaul, A, Wagstaff, G, Wheatcroft, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005