Healthcare triage: Bayes’ Theorem

The wonkfest continues over at Healthcare Triage. This week, I discuss how we take sensitivity and specificity and apply them using Bayes’ Theorem:

Last week we discussed test characteristics like sensitivity and specificity. This week, we’ll talk about how those concepts get used in actual medical decision making. At least, we’ll talk about how they’re supposed to be used. You’ll learn about Bayes’ Theorem, too! Don’t let the equations scare you. You’re going to learn a ton.

I know this one may be a bit too wonky for some users, but I expect TIE readers to love it. Let me know what you think on Twitter!

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Aaron Carroll

Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS is co-Editor-in-Chief of The Incidental Economist and tweets at @aaronecarroll. He is the Chief Health Officer at Indiana University. He is also a Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Research Mentoring at the Indiana University School of Medicine. In addition to contributing regularly to The New York Times and the Atlantic, he is the author of four books, most recently The Bad Food Bible.

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Aaron Carroll

Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS is co-Editor-in-Chief of The Incidental Economist and tweets at @aaronecarroll. He is the Chief Health Officer at Indiana University. He is also a Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Research Mentoring at the Indiana University School of Medicine. In addition to contributing regularly to The New York Times and the Atlantic, he is the author of four books, most recently The Bad Food Bible.

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