Why One Should Avoid ‘Routine’ Medical Check-Up?

Sanjeev Sarmukaddam
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Sanjeev Sarmukaddam: Research Professor, Sangeet-Sadhana, India

Biostatistics and Biometrics Open Access Journal, 2017, vol. 3, issue 1, 7-13

Abstract: Interpretation of a test result should be done carefully considering test’s characteristics (sensitivity & specificity) and correct estimate of ‘prior probability’ based on all background factors, history, presence of signs-symptoms, physical/clinical examination findings, etc. This short assay will focus on these aspects and will hopefully be useful. Every laboratory test or diagnostic or screening procedure has a set of characteristics that reflect the information expected in patients with and without the disease in question.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/BBOAJ.2017.03.555604

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