An evidence based approach to diagnostic testing in emergency medicine.
Virtually all physicians involved in clinical practice are realizing that the delivery of highest caliber medical care requires a blend of appropriate training, adequate experience, the proper amount of "art," empathetic interpersonal skills, respect for patient preferences, and, more than ever, an evidence-based approach firmly grounded in methodologically sound scientific studies. This article provides an overview of the issue, explaining the evidence-based approach to the many diagnostic studies discussed in the ensuing articles.
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Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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