title: [General problems of selection and interpretation of diagnostic methods].
abstract: The author draws attention to general principles which must be respected in the selection and interpretation of diagnostic methods. He discusses the importance of basic characteristics of the diagnostic test (reliability, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, predictive value) and their application in the examination process. He explains the importance of ROC analysis in the selection of the optimal diagnostic method. He refers to the criteria which must be taken into account when introducing and evaluating a new examination method.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fikrle
mesh_terms: D003933:Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012372:ROC Curve; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
vernacular_title: Nĕkteré obecné problémy výbĕru a interpretace diagnostických metod.