Is a negative or positive result in a highly sensitive test great for ruling people IN or OUT
Is a negative or positive result in a highly specific test great for ruling people IN or OUT
SNOUT & SPIN
SNOUT - SeNsitive tests when Negative rule OUT
SPIN - SPecific tests when Positive rule IN
List 3 trends from this graph
Rates declined in men
Rates delcined in women
The difference between men and women decreased
List 6 ways to look after your health as a doctor
Any reasonable answer should do
List 4 characteristics of an effective screening TEST
Who can consent for treatment for an unconscious patient in order or priority
Guardian, Spouse or de facto partner, unpaid carer, relative or close friend
List 3 criteria for an effective population based screening PROGRAM (not the same as characteristics of a satisfactory screening test)
LO: PPH WEEK 15 #3
A test has a Positive Predicitve value of 18% but a negative predicitive value of 98%
Describe what this means if a patient returns a positive or negative result?
If the test result is positive, there is a 18% probability the patient truly has the condition
If the test result is negative, there is a 98% probability the patient does not have the condition
List 3 primary preventions strategies to reduce alcohol realted harm
Increased taxation
Reduce outlet density
Raised minimum drinking age
Describe 3 ways to improve health screening uptake amonsgt the first nations community
Collaboration with community members
Ensuring Continuinty of care
Flexibility with appointment times