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Scenario: Dr. Johnson, a surgeon, experiences proactive interference when he momentarily confuses the steps of a new surgical procedure with those of a similar, but older, procedure he has performed many times. This brief lapse could have serious implications for patient safety.
Scenario: Dr. Smith, a seasoned physician, can't recall the specifics of a rare condition she studied years ago. When a patient with those symptoms arrives, she has to spend valuable time looking up the information, delaying treatment. This is an example of transience.