Evidence-Based Diagnosis. An Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
2nd edition

Medicine is becoming increasingly reliant on diagnostic, prognostic, and screening tests for the successful treatment of patients. With new tests being developed all the time, a more informed understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of these tests is crucial. This book provides readers with the tools needed to evaluate and interpret tests. Numerous real-world examples demonstrate the practical application and relevance of the material.
The explanations are more rigorous than in similar texts but use simple and informal language. Topics covered include the diagnostic process, reliability and accuracy of tests, risk prediction models, and quantifying treatment benefits using randomized trials. Engaging illustrations complement the textual explanation. Based on decades of experience teaching in a clinical research training program, this fully updated second edition is an essential guide for anyone looking to select, use, develop, or market medical tests.