Cognitive Bias in Training and Practice

Justin J. Badal, MD, presented “Cognitive Bias in Training and Practice” at the 27th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice conference on September 24th, 2023.

How to cite: Badal, Justin J. “Cognitive Bias in Training and Practice.” September 2023. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/cognitive-bias-in-training-and-practice/

Cognitive Bias in Training and Practice – Summary

Justin J. Badal, MD, examines the impact of cognitive bias in medical training and practice on clinical decision-making, diagnostic accuracy, and patient outcomes. He begins by defining cognitive bias, and analyzing common biases, including:

• Representativeness Bias
• Misconception of Regression Bias
• Availability Bias
• Adjustment and Anchoring Bias

Dr. Badal demonstrates examples of the impact of each bias in diagnostic testing, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. He concludes by making recommendations for counteracting cognitive bias in practice with evidence that bias training improves overall clinician performance. 

About The 27th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice:

Presented by co-chairs Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, and Michael Coburn, MD, FACS, the Innovations in Urologic Practice conference provides a detailed review and commentary on multiple genitourinary and urologic diseases. Among the featured oncological topics are bladder cancer and immunotherapies, as well as upper tract cancer management, prostate cancer, including state-of-the-art imaging, focal therapy, and MRI. Experts also discuss new tools and techniques for nephrectomy and treating advanced renal cell carcinoma. In terms of general urological approaches, the conference also includes pelvic reconstruction and trauma; men’s health topics like male infertility, andrology, and sexual dysfunction; OAB and voiding dysfunctions; and ways to diagnose and treat infections in the urology patient.

For further educational activities from this conference, visit our collection page.