title: [Optimalization of diagnostic choices].
abstract: The sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests and the Gold Standard are introduced. An optimization method for diagnosis, based on the utility function is presented. It is emphasized that the conclusions reached in practice depend on the numerical values subjectively assigned to some parameters. A careful application of such methods is recommended.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: de Maertelaer
mesh_terms: D003933:Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D012015:Reference Standards; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
vernacular_title: Optimalisation du choix diagnostique.