Peering through the shadows: Diagnostic bias and the impact on clinical decision making

Diagnostic bias leading to diagnostic errors is a common occurrence for all clinicians but every one of us can be blind to it and its consequences on our patients, our clients and ourselves. Examples of diagnostic bias include availability bias, anchoring bias, framing bias, confirmation bias and premature closure. In this lecture we will discuss the types of diagnostic bias that can occur in clinical practice and how they can affect clinical decision making using examples from medical cases and diagnostic imaging as well as steps that can be taken to reduce diagnostic error.

Diagnostic Imaging; Internal medicine

Presented by: Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice, Royal Veterinary College, Helen Dirrig, Lecturer in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, Royal Veterinary College

Presented at London Vet Show 2023
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 12:15-13:05
RVC Clinical Theatre 2
Please note this session is not RACE-approved but you can still earn a CPD certificate