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Separating reference information from personal experience
Compare two notes: the source of a statement and the circumstances of a personal observation.
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Health information needs its source, context and publication date. Clear notes distinguish explanations from questions that remain open.
Compare two notes: the source of a statement and the circumstances of a personal observation. Record the source or specific situation alongside your notes so the reasoning remains clear when you revisit them.
Finish with three notes: what is clear, what is unresolved and which source to check next. General information does not assess an individual situation.
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