Most of us have seen a nurse or young doctor say, “Something doesn’t seem right,” without being able to explain why immediately. Then the patient gets worse, and their concern turns out to be right.

This is sometimes called clinical instinct or intuition. Socially in the hospital we spend time sometimes gossiping about whether a colleague has good instincts. Is this something you believe in? If so, would you like to develop these instincts?

1. Awaken Your ESP Abilities

If you want to truly get in touch with your intuition, the best way to do this is through the development of your ESP skills. The most advanced technique for this is remote viewing, however it requires consistent practice and efforts for success. Fortunately, there are more “basic” ESP abilities/skills you can set yourself up to develop.

For example, for energy reading. There is trainer Tetrad on VEREVIO. It improves sensitivity to energy by using high-energy places, such as Stonehedge, Mount Shasta, Machu Picchu, with clearest signals. The practice of “intuitive medicine” is often associated with energy reading. By tapping into an energy field, often known as ‘chi’ or ‘prana’, that surrounds the human body, the practitioners decipher imbalances that may be influencing a person’s health and well-being.

Although this type of work is not advertised by medical professionals, many turn to it when they cannot find answers to long-term health problems for example.

2. Practice Right-Brain Meditations

Integrate a breathing practice into your routine. Intuitive thinking is rooted in neuroscience. The human brain possesses two distinct thinking modes: analytical and intuitive. These are often referred to as left-brain and right-brain thinking, respectively. Depending on the task, different thinking systems work more effectively. 

Intuitive right-brain thinking is characterized as more feeling-oriented, creative and bigger-picture thinking. A good exercise for the right-brain would be the 5-7-3 breathing practice. Because your breath is always happening in the present moment, it’s easier to hear your inner voice.

3. Keep a Reflective Journal

Quick, intuitive decisions grow from self-trust. But your inner voice is not always right. When an intuitive impression turns out to be wrong, take a moment to reflect and adjust your approach. Keep a journal to record your impressions and results. Over time, this can help you see patterns and track whether your intuitive accuracy improves with practice.

4. Gain Clinical Experience

Clinical intuition grows with experience. The more similar cases you see, the more familiar certain signs, symptoms, and patterns become. Over time, your brain can begin to connect these details quickly, sometimes before you have consciously worked through the case.

When looking at a real case, pause for a moment and ask yourself: What is my first impression? What do I notice before I start analyzing all the details? Write down your initial response, then look at the patient’s history, symptoms, observations, and test results. This gives you a chance to compare your first impression with the clinical evidence.

It is also important to learn when intuition can lead you in the wrong direction. Our first impression can be influenced by different thinking biases. Confirmation bias can make us focus on information that supports what we already believe. Availability bias can make a recent or memorable case seem more likely than it really is. Premature closure can cause us to stop looking for other explanations too early.

Learning to recognize these patterns does not mean ignoring your intuition. Instead, it helps you use it more carefully. When you notice a strong first impression, ask yourself: What evidence supports this? What evidence could challenge it? Is there another possible explanation?

Talking about real cases with experienced colleagues can also be valuable. Ask them about situations where their first impression helped them notice something important, as well as cases where their intuition was wrong. Hearing how experienced clinicians think through these situations can help you understand where intuition comes from and when it needs to be checked.

With regular practice, reflection, and clinical experience, you can become better at noticing useful patterns while also recognizing when your first impression needs a closer look.

5. Experiment with Creative Tools

Don’t be afraid to get creative. You don’t have to be an artist, writer, or psychic to explore your intuitive side. Try free-form sketching, storytelling cards as writing prompts, or affirmation cards for setting intentions. Any practice that helps you step away from constant analysis and use your imagination can be valuable. Sometimes, it works even better when you leave the mystique behind and simply treat it as a creative exercise.

Keep in mind that medical intuition is an additional skill, not a replacement for medical knowledge or clinical judgment. The impressions you develop through practice can be useful to notice and explore, but they should always be followed up with proper medical assessment and, when needed, confirmed by a qualified medical professional.