title: Accuracy and predictive values in clinical decision-making.
abstract: In clinical practice, the accuracy and predictive values of a diagnostic test may differ substantially from values cited in published reports, owing to a lower prevalence of most diseases in clinical populations than in study populations. To correct this problem, published assessments of diagnostic tests should standardize accuracy and predictive values to account for disease prevalence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Eisenberg
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000592:standards*; D004813:Epidemiology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D012015:Reference Standards