Rational medical decision making : a case-based approach - Rao, Goutham (New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, 2007)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-260) and index.
Keywords: Clinical Medicine; Decision Support Techniques; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Research Design; Treatment Outcome