Cognitive Biases and Heuristics in Medical Decision Making: A Critical Review Using a Systematic Search Strategy

Conclusions. Most of the studies on biases and heuristics in medical decision making are based on hypothetical vignettes, raising concerns about applicability of these findings to actual decision making. Biases and heuristics have been underinvestigated in medical personnel compared with patients.

Source: Medical Decision Making - May 5, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Blumenthal-Barby, J. S., Krieger, H. Tags: Review Source Type: research