Abstract
Cognitive biases are patterns that physicians develop based on predetermined judgments that can influence their decisions regarding patient care. Unfortunately, they are usually encountered on a daily basis in clinics. A few examples include affective, anchoring, availability, confirmation, zebra, and Sutton's biases.
MeSH terms
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Clinical Competence
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Clinical Decision-Making
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Critical Pathways / standards*
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Dermatologists* / psychology
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Dermatologists* / standards
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Dermatology / education*
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Emotional Intelligence
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Humans
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Medical Errors* / prevention & control
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Medical Errors* / psychology
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Quality Improvement