Good overview on how probabilities work in healthcare and medicine.
In many ways, healthcare is another example of where both fast and slow thinking co-exist:
- fast thinking: anecdotes, what feels right
- slow thinking: looking at the evidence, understanding probability
Debates on breast and prostate screening costs and benefits are but two examples.
The article argues correctly for greater emphasis on the latter.
A radical transformation in healthcare decision making is needed.
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