title: What is a real nomogram?
abstract: The current resurgence in the use of nomograms as diagnostic and prognostic tools has legitimate roots in their effectiveness in facilitating communication between the doctor and patient. By returning to a more classical approach to nomography, graphical insights can further enlighten the patient beyond what can be achieved with current methods, while at the same time simplifying the process. We propose a going-forward extension that addresses the issue of further use of computing technology to continue to enhance understanding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, CA 93953, USA.
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Kattan
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marasco
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D049451:Nomograms; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011336:Probability; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery