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Overview of Medical Decision Making
Defining goals
Standard of care and second opinions
Information sources for doctors
Information sources for people
Medical Testing Decisions
Gathering Basic Medical Information
Medical history
Physical examination
Types of Medical Tests
Diagnostic tests
Screening tests
Classification tests
Monitoring tests
Interpreting Medical Test Results
Medical Treatment Decisions
Shared decision making
Balancing risks and benefits
Providing perspective