A Cognitive Autopsy - What's Wrong with Me?

A Cognitive Autopsy - What's Wrong with Me?

February 23, 2026 · 27 min · Season 4 · Episode 5

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The episode discusses clinical decision-making biases through a case study presented by Professor Pat Croskerry.

Ben and Amie are joined once again by the world-renowned expert on clinical decision-making, Professor Pat Croskerry. Pat presents a challenging case involving a 25-year-old woman with "Baby Blues". Is bias always bad, or is it a necessary tool for survival in error-prone environments? We discuss the importance of following up on patients to improve future performance and how burnout and physical exhaustion can make us more susceptible to biases. Disclaimer: All patient st...

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