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This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based decision making and diagnostic testing in clinical practice. It explores how clinicians utilize elements of patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to inform their decisions. The chapter emphasizes the importance of evaluating and applying clinical evidence, understanding key statistical concepts, and effectively communicating findings to patients. It covers topics such as sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, fagan nomogram, reproducibility, bias, generalizability, framing effects, and communication strategies.
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Chapter 7: Evidence-Based Decision Making and Diagnostic Testing This chapter explores how clinicians use elements of the history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to inform clinical decisions. It emphasizes evaluating and applying clinical evidence, understanding key statistical concepts, and communicating findings effectively to patients. Using Elements of the History and Physical Examination as Diagnostic Tools
Decision-Making and Reducing Framing Effects