In the first case study of our mini-series on Cognitive Bias in Health Care, we meet a 4 month old female referred to the emergency department for constipation.  Spoiler alert: We know it's not constipation... so we explore how her presentation and physical exam clash with the initial medical decision making.  Try to spot the cognitive bias and test yourself on building a differential diagnosis.  Lastly, we explore 4 best practice techniques to help you avoid bias in the first place.  

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