Presentation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy

  1. Mike Broce, BS; and
  2. Bernardo Reyes, MD
  1. From CAMC Institute, Charleston, WV 25304.

    TO THE EDITOR:

    We agree with Dr. Puhan and his colleagues (1) that it is essential for physicians to interpret the real value of diagnostic testing to confirm clinical suspicions so that a better practice of medicine can occur. After reading their conclusions, we believe that replication of their results is needed, perhaps with a few modifications. Our suggestions are not intended to diminish the findings of what we consider to be an excellent study.

    Although a table for the clinical vignettes …

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    1. Ann Intern Med February 7, 2006 vol. 144 no. 3 220-221
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