You know that feeling you get when you know something is right - or wrong? Add a google search into the rabbit hole of data-slash-soul searching, and we've got a fascinating journey of self-discovery and self-diagnosis. The process of being diagnosed with MS lead Mike down a road of bias. He explores this well meaning intrinsic bias through some real world examples.
Mike completed his Masters Degree in Public Health and Epidemiology at Memorial University. After graduation, Mike worked for the Department of Health and Community Services with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador as a Pandemic Planning Coordinator and Research Analyst. For the past three years Mike has worked for Eastern Health as the Clinical Epidemiologist for the Department of Infection Prevention and Control. Mike is currently completing his PhD in Clinical Epidemiology with a focus on improving hand hygiene compliance in acute care hospitals.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx