The New Morbidity and Mortality Conference – A Prospective Approach

摘要

Background: In an effort to make morbidity and mortality (M&M) conference more engaging with an emphasis on cognitive biases, we launched a novel, prospective approach. Traditionally, the M&M format has been a case presentation with a retrospective analysis in a lecture-based format. Our previous conferences used a root-cause analysis to assess where errors occurred. Learners felt that the traditional format not only failed to promote engagement and faculty participation, but also lacked adequate attention to cognitive biases. Our new format, which incorporates small group learning, provides learners with a more engaging environment to learn about cognitive errors and de-biasing strategies.