Biases in radiologic reasoning.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to outline common biases in medical reasoning that contribute to avoidable errors in diagnostic and therapeutic decision making.


CONCLUSIONS
By recognizing and understanding common biases in medical reasoning, we can more effectively counteract them.
Gunderman
Richard B
RB
Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 702 North Barnhill Dr., Rm. 1053, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5200, USA. rbgunder@iupui.edu
D015982:Bias; D003657:Decision Making; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011871:Radiology