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Cognitive biases are increasingly recognized in medicine. Headache medicine may be particularly susceptible to these biases, highlighting a need for further research into clinical decision-making.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Management Science
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Cognitive biases are gaining scholarly attention across various disciplines, including medicine and management science.
  • These biases influence a wide range of human activities and decision-making processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review areas within Headache Medicine where cognitive biases are prevalent.
  • To highlight potential unique susceptibility of Headache Medicine to certain cognitive biases compared to other clinical fields.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes existing literature on cognitive biases in medicine and management.
  • Focuses on identifying examples within Headache Medicine.
Keywords:
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