Anchoring and Groupthink in Medical Practice

These two issues - along with other cognitive inefficiences - are of course seen in other fields and life in general. However, I really like how this doctor explains how this works in medicine and I thought this yt video was really worthwile. Take home lesson for everyone here regarding getting medical treatment: trust but verify - your doctor means well, however you must make sure your case is not getting lost in the weeds.

OHSU allegedy puts heart valve in upside down, asks to harvest 13 year old girl’s organs - I unpack this (via Vinay Prasad MD MPH)

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