The Blind Spot of Expertise: An Anime Analogy for Medical Malpractice The recent incident at Kyoto University Hospital, where a Japanese surgeon removed healthy brain tissue instead of the intended benign tumour, has raised questions about how such an egregious error could occur.
As someone who's covered anime and manga for years, I couldn't help but think of the parallels between this medical malpractice and common tropes in our beloved shows.
A veteran surgeon with over 20 years of experience led a team of experts in a complex 10 hour procedure. Complacency or blind confidence can cloud even the most skilled practitioners' judgment.