Screening Flashcards
1
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Screening definition
A
Process of identifying apparently healthy people who may be at increased risk of disease or condition
2
Q
prevalence definition
A
Number of individuals within the given population with the target condition
3
Q
Sensitivity definition
A
The screens ability to refer (for further assessment) individuals who have the target condition
4
Q
Specificity
A
Measure of the screens ability to NOT refer individuals without the target condition
5
Q
False positives
A
Individuals who are referred for further assessment but do not have the target condition
6
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False negatives
A
Individuals who are not referred for further assessment but do have the target conditions
