Diagnostic Studies: Evaluation And Interpretation For Clinicians And Scientists

Synopsis

Diagnostic testing is the next big area in evidence-based medicine. In clinical medicine, using diagnostic testing efficiently and effectively is possibly more important than therapeutics. It has enormous implications for health care at both the macro and micro levels.This user friendly book on how to evaluate diagnostic testing is written by statistical experts involved in the Cochrane Diagnostic group and provides a step by step guide to the statistical methodology. It is suitable for health professionals undertaking clinical research at all levels.