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- Page navigation anchor for Type 1 self diagnosisType 1 self diagnosisWhile reading Roger Jones's fascinating "Editor's Briefing", I realised that most of the time during my 40+ years in general practice I had attempted Kahneman's type 2 thinking by trying to be logical, analytical and seeking confirmation by examination and investigation. Earlier this year I suddenly developed obstructive jaundice and, in hindsight, an acute episode of type 1 thinking; my symptoms must be related to a malignancy, probably pancreatic. Following the efficient input of my GP and liver specialist, it was found that I had a DILI (drug induced liver injury) from which I have recovered. The type 2 thinking that they both exhibited seems to me to be the entirely preferable option, particularly when we try to diagnose ourselves!Competing Interests: None declared.