Screening Flashcards
1
Q
Screening
A
The presumptive identification of unrecognized disease or defect by the application of tests, examinations, or other procedures which can be applied rapidly.
2
Q
Sensitivity
A
The proportion of people who have the disease who test positive for it
3
Q
Specificity
A
the proportion of people who do not have the disease who test negative for it
4
Q
Bias
A
Lack of accuracy
5
Q
Predictive value
A
Measure the probability that a screening test would give the correct diagnosis
