The Butterfly Effect and the Medical Practice
Abstract
Sometimes small changes can have large impacts. This happens in business, athletic competition, and even weather changes. The term “the butterfly effect” is often used to emphasize the enhanced significance of minute changes, and it also is applicable to healthcare. This article discusses the butterfly effect and its application to contemporary medicine.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Chaos
Complexity
and Education
Healthcare Quality and Management
Healthcare Policy and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 88–89
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN