Reasoning Foundations

Clinical Reasoning in Action

Reasoning foundations examines how clinicians organize thinking before conclusions are reached. This series focuses on the core cognitive structures that support sound clinical judgment, including problem framing, pattern recognition, hypothesis generation, and disciplined use of data. Rather than teaching diseases or algorithms, these lessons reveal the mental scaffolding that underlies expert reasoning across clinical contexts. By understanding how clinicians think, learners develop habits of clarity, flexibility, and rigor that apply to any patient encounter.