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MERCK MANUAL
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HEALTH TOPICS
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Clinical Research and Medical Decision Making
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Overview of Medical Decision Making
Defining Goals
Standard of Care and Second Opinions
Health Information Sources
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