When and how to use informatics tools in caring for urologic patients.
Making predictions is an essential part of any medical decision. It is particularly crucial when considering treatment of clinically localized prostate cancer. Nomograms and prediction model software typically provide the most accurate predictions. Many nomograms have been developed, for all prostate cancer clinical states. Some of these are discussed in this review, as is their utility in facilitating decision making and informed consent.
Kattan
Michael W
MW
Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. kattanm@ccf.org
D006801:Humans; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000628:therapy*