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Taking a calculated risk: predictive scoring systems in dyspepsia.

Authors :
Spiegelhalter DJ
Crean GP
Holden R
Knill-Jones RP
Source :
Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement [Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl] 1987; Vol. 128, pp. 152-60.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

The derivation of a predictive index is illustrated using 14 simple questions to assess the chance of the presence of an ulcer. The evaluation and use of such a 'calculated-risk' is briefly described.

Subjects

Subjects :
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Peptic Ulcer diagnosis
Probability
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted methods
Dyspepsia diagnosis
Expert Systems

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0085-5928
Volume :
128
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3306894
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/00365528709090984
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