The Role of Cognitive Bias in Breast Radiology Diagnostic and Judgment Errors.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-10-2020
Abstract
Cognitive bias is an unavoidable aspect of human decision-making. In breast radiology, these biases contribute to missed or erroneous diagnoses and mistaken judgments. This article introduces breast radiologists to eight cognitive biases commonly encountered in breast radiology: anchoring, availability, commission, confirmation, gambler's fallacy, omission, satisfaction of search, and outcome. In addition to illustrative cases, this article offers suggestions for radiologists to better recognize and counteract these biases at the individual level and at the organizational level.
Volume
2
Issue
4
First Page
382
Last Page
389
ISSN
2631-6129
Published In/Presented At
Loving, V. A., Valencia, E. M., Patel, B., & Johnston, B. S. (2020). The Role of Cognitive Bias in Breast Radiology Diagnostic and Judgment Errors. Journal of breast imaging, 2(4), 382–389. https://doi.org/10.1093/jbi/wbaa023
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
38424956
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article