Simple presentation of test accuracy may lead to inflated disease probabilities
Bachmann, L.M.; Steurer, J.; ter Riet, G.
Bmj 326(7385): 393
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0959-8138 PMID: 12586679 Document Number: 557500
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