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A pulmonary snowstorm
Author(s) -
Bhalotra Bobby,
Gogia Atul,
Gupta Pratibha,
Jain Neeraj
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb06021.x
Subject(s) - new delhi , medicine , emergency department , pathology , nursing , metropolitan area
We believe our results can be generalised, as they were consistent in two countries with different healthcare systems and training programs. Our findings indicate a need to develop better methods of generating pre-test probabilities for common clinical conditions, and indeed a need to train clinicians in the appropriate use of pre-test probabilities. This should enhance the accuracy of clinical decision making and lead to more rational use of diagnostic tests and therapies, and better patient care.