Cognitive bias in health leaders

Cognitive bias can be a serious impediment to rational decision-making by health leaders. We use a hypothetical case study to introduce some basic concepts of bias with examples of mitigation strategies. We argue that the effect of biases should be considered when making every significant administra...

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Published in:Healthcare management forum 2017-09, Vol.30 (5), p.257-261
Main Authors: Campbell, Samuel G., Croskerry, Pat, Petrie, David A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Health administration
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Summary:Cognitive bias can be a serious impediment to rational decision-making by health leaders. We use a hypothetical case study to introduce some basic concepts of bias with examples of mitigation strategies. We argue that the effect of biases should be considered when making every significant administrative decision.
ISSN:0840-4704
2352-3883
DOI:10.1177/0840470417716949