Critical thinking goes beyond just analyzing data; it involves questioning assumptions, evaluating the reliability of sources, and considering alternative explanations. In gynecology, this means not taking symptoms at face value but exploring underlying causes. For example, if a patient complains of chronic pelvic pain, critical thinking would lead the gynecologist to consider a range of possibilities such as endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, or even psychological factors, rather than immediately jumping to a single diagnosis.
