EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 17 MIN
EP202: Understanding Cancer Diagnosis: An Expert Discussion with Dr. Kathleen Kerr
from Girl Doc Survival Guide · host Christine J Ko, MD
Overdiagnosis and Medical Decision Making with Dr. Kathleen KerrIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Kathleen Kerr, a Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Washington, discusses overdiagnosis and medical decision making. Dr. Kerr delves into how patients perceive mammogram results, the difference between overdiagnosis and overcalling, and the challenges pathologists face in diagnosing cancer. She also shares findings from her research on the influence of prior opinions on second diagnoses and the cognitive processes involved in interpreting pathology images. The discussion highlights the complexities and subjectivity in pathology diagnoses and the implications for patient care.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:33 Personal Anecdote on Mammograms01:25 Understanding Screening and Its Limitations02:24 Exploring Overdiagnosis05:59 Research on Dermatopathologists' Perceptions08:20 Second Opinions in Medical Decision Making12:26 Pathologists' Diagnostic Process15:42 Final Thoughts on Diagnostic Criteria
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Overdiagnosis and Medical Decision Making with Dr. Kathleen Kerr In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Kathleen Kerr, a Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Washington, discusses overdiagnosis and medical decision making. Dr. Kerr delves into how patients perceive mammogram results, the difference between overdiagnosis and overcalling, and the challenges pathologists face in diagnosing cancer. She also shares findings from her research on the influence of prior opinio...
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