Emergency / EMS Physician Centra Health Forest, Virginia, United States
Cognitive bias has helped us evolve as humans; it exists in some ways to keep us safe, but as with anything, can lead us astray. Distortions in our cognition, also known as thinking traps, can blind us from a comprehensive understanding of situations and clinical pictures, leading to potential disaster. Through case studies, audience polling, and discussion, we will explore the types of cognitive biases and ways to combat its negative impact on our medical decision making. None of us are perfect, but the road to progress involves a deeper understanding of ourselves, our ways of thinking, and how we can continue to improve each and every shift.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to define thinking traps and explain their evolutionary benefits.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to list 3 cognitive biases / thinking traps.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to describe questions / methods useful in evaluating and combating bias.
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