A Primer on the Precision and Accuracy of the Clinical Examination

作者: David L. Sackett

DOI: 10.1001/JAMA.1992.03480190080037

关键词: Reading (process)Key (cryptography)Diagnostic testMedicineTable (database)Information retrievalAccuracy and precisionPhysical examinationBlank

摘要: THIS background paper will introduce and explain the terms concepts that are being employed in series of overviews on rational clinical examination begins this issue ofTHE Journal. It includes definitions explanations certain key concepts, examples, guides for reading journals about a diagnostic test, blank "working table" you can use to apply your own. Accordingly, may want clip all or part keep it handy as read subsequent issues. See also pp 2645 2650. Later papers discuss selected issues precision accuracy greater detail, extend them more complex situations (readers who impatient these extensions now1). Of course,

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