A Graphical Aid to Medical Decision Making

Authors

William A. Benish

Abstract

Given knowledge of a test's sensitivity and specificity, physicians may use Bayes' theorem to appropriately modify their initial assessment of the likelihood of disease subsequent to obtaining a positive or negative test result. A graphical representation of Bayes' theorem was constructed in order to provide a simple tool to aid in the selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests.

Recommended Citation

Benish, William A. (1985) "A Graphical Aid to Medical Decision Making," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 33 : No. 1 , 34-35.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol33/iss1/8