title: Biases in radiologic reasoning.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 702 North Barnhill Dr., Rm. 1053, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5200, USA. rbgunder@iupui.edu
authors.forename: Richard B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Gunderman
mesh_terms: D015982:Bias; D003657:Decision Making; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011871:Radiology