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Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Critical Care, 4(15), p. 225

DOI: 10.1186/cc10245

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Clinical review: Thinking outside the box - an iconoclastic view of current practice

Journal article published in 2011 by Mervyn Singer ORCID, Michael A. Matthay
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Abstract

Many advances in medicine have been achieved through challenging established dogma with revolutionary thought and novel practices. Each and every specialty is reinvigorated by regular re-evaluation of processes and practices in the light of new evidence and fresh conceptualization. Challenge can galvanize fresh thinking and new approaches, yet may also reinforce and strengthen traditional paradigms if the prevailing orthodoxy is subsequently revalidated. This article is a synopsis of a roundtable meeting held in Brussels in March 2010 designed specifically to confront doctrine with reasoned scientific argument, and to propose new ideas for advancing critical care practices and outcomes.