Use of expert panels to define the reference standard in diagnostic research: a systematic review of published methods and reporting.
BACKGROUND: In diagnostic studies, a single and error-free test that can be used as the reference (gold) standard often does not exist. One solution is the use of panel diagnosis, i.e., a group of experts who assess the results from multiple tests to reach a final diagnosis in each patient. Although...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-10-01
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Series: | PLoS Medicine |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3797139?pdf=render |