Abstract
Abstract The practice of forensic medicine and pathology, as other specialties that are based on cognitive abilities, is greatly impacted by cognitive bias. In this article, the effects of cognitive bias on forensic pathologists are emphasized with a particular focus on how opinions on different parts of death report might be distorted by irrelevant information, including the circumstances of death. The forensic professionals are encouraged to use structured methods for making decisions that give weight to medically pertinent data and reduce the impact of unimportant background information. The article promotes the development of frameworks for policies and training programs that lessen cognitive bias in the hope of improving the objectivity and dependability of forensic findings. Reducing cognitive bias in forensic medicine is essential for maintaining the credibility of forensic science as well as for ensuring that people are treated fairly in the legal system.
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