Do doctors understand test results?

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Do doctors understand test results?

July 23, 2014

Kremer W.

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This magazine article reports how weaknesses in physician understanding of statistics can lead to poorly informed discussions with patients about risks and treatment options. Using actual numbers instead of percentages may help prevent confusion.

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