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STRENGTHEN YOUR CLINICAL JUDGEMENT - REDUCE DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS!
This quick, practical learning program will equip you with the tools to recognize and overcome these biases, improving patient care and clinical accuracy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS BY MODULE
Module 1: Understanding Cognitive Bias
Introduction to cognitive biases in clinical decision-making
The role of emotions, psychology, and personal preferences in medical errors
The impact of bias on patient interactions and healthcare equit
The concept of metacognition (thinking about thinking)
Module 2: Common Cognitive Biases in Clinical Practice
Blind Spot Bias – Recognizing unconscious biases
Anchoring Bias – The danger of premature diagnostic closure
Confirmation Bias – Seeking information that supports our initial assumptions
Availability Bias – Overdiagnosing common conditions and missing rare ones
Attribution Bias – How personal judgments affect patient assessment
Module 3: The Science Behind Cognitive Bias
Dual Process Theory: System 1 (fast, automatic thinking) vs. System 2 (slow, deliberate thinking)
The role of thin slicing in emergency and primary care decisions
The impact of stress, fatigue, and cognitive overload on diagnostic errors
How cognitive bias increases morbidity and mortality
Module 4: Strategies to Reduce Cognitive Bias
Techniques for engaging System 2 thinking in high-risk decisions
Bracketing emotions and setting aside personal biases
Active listening and the WAIT method
Keeping differential diagnoses broad and avoiding premature closure
Best practices for reducing cognitive overload in high-stress environments
