Research paper statements
What is already known about this topic?
- There are relatively few research studies focusing on inter-rater
variation in consultant practice in neurology, or any other specialty,
especially in a real-world outpatient setting, in which uncertainty,
balancing risks and benefits, and making clinical judgements, often in
the face of incomplete information, are characteristic.
- Previous studies have tended to focus on approach to single symptoms
or diseases.
- There is conflicting information on the impact of experience
What does this article add?
- This study broadens the assessment of inter-rater variation, focusing
on a wider range of diseases as well as different aspects of practice.
- In addition, the study applies the use of clinical cases from a
real-world setting, a novelty which better reflects the realities of
practice.
- The article also adds to the existing literature regarding the impact
of experience on clinical practice.