‘I don't know’—reclaiming not‐knowing in medical transitions

The authors offer compelling argument for why admitting uncertainty should be considered a means of preparing for complex realities rather than treated as an indicator of incompetence.

Authors

Yvonne Carlsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8317-488X)
Matilda Liljedahl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2011-8180)

Institutions

Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
University of Gothenburg (SE)

Publication Details

Journal: Medical Education
Published: 2025-06-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15757
Primary Topic: Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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article

‘I don't know’—reclaiming not‐knowing in medical transitions

Yvonne Carlsson, Matilda Liljedahl

Jun 13, 2025

Medical Education

Primary Care and Health Outcomes

article

‘I don't know’—reclaiming not‐knowing in medical transitions

Yvonne Carlsson, Matilda Liljedahl

June 13, 2025article en

Abstract

The authors offer compelling argument for why admitting uncertainty should be considered a means of preparing for complex realities rather than treated as an indicator of incompetence.

Medical EducationVol. 59(10)

Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE), University of Gothenburg (SE)

Reduced inequalities

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Primary Care and Health Outcomes

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