Missed Pediatric Appendicitis Cases – Closing Clinical Knowledge GapsBeware these misleading history and physical findings that can lead to missed pediatric appendicitis cases.In August 2021, a study was published that searched for – and found – a cluster of misleading history and physical findings that are shared among pediatric cases of missed appendicitis. We detail the common causes of these … Read More
Medical Misinformation: The Other Pandemic – Part 3, Medical Misinformation Prevention
Medical Misinformation Prevention – What Medical Professionals Can Do to Counteract Medical MisinformationMedical Misinformation: The Other Pandemic Blog Series, Part 3 of 3In parts one and two of this blog series on Medical Misinformation, we described the harms associated with medical misinformation and common sources of medical misinformation, respectively. In this post, part three, we will examine some medical misinformation … Read More
Medical Misinformation: The Other Pandemic – Part 2, Medical Misinformation Sources
Medical Misinformation: The Other Pandemic – Medical Misinformation SourcesMedical Misinformation Blog Series, Part 2 of 3In part one of this blog series on Medical Misinformation, we describe the harms associated with medical misinformation. In this post, part two, we will describe common medical misinformation sources and why we are so inclined to believe them. Medical Misinformation Sources – Frauds and … Read More
Medical Misinformation: The Other Pandemic – How Clinical Misinformation Causes Harm
Medical Misinformation: The Other PandemicMedical Misinformation Blog Series, Part 1 of 3Misinformation is nothing new. I remember, as a child, standing in line with my mom at the grocery store and reading the headlines of a tabloid – a member of congress was reported to be an alien, of the extraterrestrial variety, and to our shock, a particular celebrity was … Read More
Fit For Duty? The Importance of Sound Mindedness in Clinical Practice
Fit For Duty? The Importance of Sound Mindedness in Clinical PracticeIn a previous post we discussed cognitive bias and how our mind’s own natural way of thinking can lead us into mental traps. In that post we also noted another kind of vulnerability—cognitive deficits that also can impact our ability to make appropriate medical decisions. In this post I’d like … Read More
The Big Miss: Cognitive Bias and the Problem of Misdiagnosis
Cognitive Bias and the Problem of Misdiagnosis: Avoiding The Big MissThe problem of cognitive bias and its important role in misdiagnosis is well documented. The phenomenon of cognitive bias can take several forms and affects the capacity of both new clinicians and seasoned professionals. A consensus is emerging that clinicians need to be aware of cognitive biases and practice educational … Read More