Rao, Goutham.

Rational medical decision making : a case-based approach / Goutham Rao. - New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, 2007 - x, 269 p. : ill. 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-260) and index.

A brief history lesson -- Biostatistics for medical decision makers -- A scientific approach to diagnosis -- Design of research to evaluate therapies -- Understanding the results of therapies -- Etiology -- Survival -- Systematic reviews -- Decision analysis -- Clinical practice guidelines.

9780071463973 ;0071463976


Clinical Medicine
Decision Support Techniques
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Research Design
Treatment Outcome

WB 141 / .R36 2007