Potential for reducing confirmation bias using the OMP model “6-microskills” with verbalizing discordance: a cross-sectional study

The 6-microskills method, which added a part encouraging learners to verbalize why something "does not fit" with a predicted diagnosis, may effectively correct the confirmation bias associated with diagnostic predictions.

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BMC Medical Education
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2025-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06869-6
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Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
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Potential for reducing confirmation bias using the OMP model “6-microskills” with verbalizing discordance: a cross-sectional study

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Potential for reducing confirmation bias using the OMP model “6-microskills” with verbalizing discordance: a cross-sectional study

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Abstract

The 6-microskills method, which added a part encouraging learners to verbalize why something "does not fit" with a predicted diagnosis, may effectively correct the confirmation bias associated with diagnostic predictions.

BMC Medical EducationVol. 25(1)
St. Marianna University School of Medicine (JP), Chiba University Hospital (JP)
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