Freely Filtered 66: NephJC Summer Book Club
Freely Filtered, a NephJC Podcast
Deciphering the Number Needed to Treat in Medical Decision-Making
Exploring the significance of number needed to treat (NNT) in interpreting trial results and its impact on individual patient care versus public health measures. The chapter underscores the distinction between absolute and relative risk in medical decisions, using clinical examples to highlight the importance of understanding both risk assessments. Delving into challenges faced in transparent doctor-patient communication regarding uncertainties in treatment, the discussion also touches on cognitive biases in healthcare and the evolution of medicine from management to labor.
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