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probability errors  

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  • Physicians and patients deciding on treatment options often need to estimate the probability of various outcomes (e.g., death, partial recovery, full recovery) in order to make effective decisions. However, human probability estimation is often fraught with errors that may interfere with making correct decisions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Probability Errors]

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