Taking a calculated risk: predictive scoring systems in dyspepsia.
The derivation of a predictive index is illustrated using 14 simple questions to assess the chance of the presence of an ulcer. The evaluation and use of such a 'calculated-risk' is briefly described.
Spiegelhalter
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Crean
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Holden
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Knill-Jones
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D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005103:Expert Systems; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis; D011336:Probability