title: Sensitivity and specificity should be de-emphasized in diagnostic accuracy studies.
authors.affiliation: Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 80035, 3508 TA Utrecht, the Netherlands.
authors.forename: Karel G M
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Moons
authors.forename: Frank E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Harrell
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000592:standards; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity