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Psychology

Institutional Logics and Their Influence on Professional Practices

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Institutional logics can be so powerful that they override individual professional judgment—for example, a doctor's adherence to a 'care' logic may conflict with hospital pressures for efficiency, altering treatment decisions.

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Why do two hospitals, both staffed by caring doctors, treat patients so differently? The answer lies hidden in the beliefs that quietly govern their daily choices.