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Chapter 4: The Psychology of Patient Decision Making by Hal R. Arkes, PhD, Ohio State University
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Author Biography
Introduction
The Omission Bias

Discount Rates

Framing
Assessing Probabilities
Predicting Utility
Sequences
Role-based Decisions
The Role of Emotions in Patient Decision Making
Visceral Influences on Decisions
Conclusion
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