Dr Cooper

Dr. Cooper, an Acute Medical Consultant and Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, explores cognitive biases that affect medical diagnoses. He discusses how quick, intuitive thinking can lead to diagnostic errors, contrasting it with more reflective reasoning. The podcast delves into real-life clinical cases, highlighting the significance of bias awareness in improving patient outcomes. Dr. Cooper emphasizes the roles of critical thinking and metacognitive skills in overcoming biases like anchoring and confirmation, ultimately enhancing diagnostic accuracy.