Reducing cognitive errors in dermatology: can anything be done?

Miles Dunbar; Stephen E. Helms; Robert T. Brodell

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Reducing cognitive errors in dermatology: can anything be done?

November 6, 2013

Dunbar M, Helms SE, Brodell RT. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;69(5):810-813.

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This commentary outlines types of cognitive biases and describes strategies to prevent them in dermatology.

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