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- Title
Application of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in children with appendicitis: False-negative × false-positive errors.
- Authors
Roupakias, S.
- Abstract
This article explores the application of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in the context of diagnosing appendicitis in children. The principle states that there is a limit to how accurately certain variables can be determined simultaneously. The article discusses the inherent uncertainty in medical practice and the potential consequences of diagnostic errors. It emphasizes the importance of balancing the risks of unnecessary surgeries and complications from untreated appendicitis. The article suggests that close observation and clinical examinations may be necessary in cases where a definitive diagnosis is not possible.
- Subjects
HEISENBERG uncertainty principle; APPENDICITIS
- Publication
Archives of Hellenic Medicine / Arheia Ellenikes Iatrikes, 2024, Vol 41, Issue 2, p275
- ISSN
1105-3992
- Publication type
Article