The role of cognitive bias in breast radiology diagnostic and judgment errors

Vilert A. Loving; Elizabeth M. Valencia; Bhavika Patel; Brian S. Johnston

doi:10.1093/jbi/wbaa023

The role of cognitive bias in breast radiology diagnostic and judgment errors

Vilert A. Loving, Elizabeth M. Valencia, Bhavika Patel, Brian S. Johnston

Diagnostic Radiology

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	382-389
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Breast Imaging
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/jbi/wbaa023
State	Published - Jul 1 2020

Keywords

Cognitive bias
Decision-making
Diagnostic error
Medical error
Operations
Quality improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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