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Types of Questions
Categories of Clinical Questions
Term | Definition |
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Therapy Category | Asks about the effectiveness of interventions in improving outcomes |
Therapy Category | Most frequently asked questions |
Diagnosis Category | Asks about the ability of a test or procedure to differentiate between those with and without a condition or disease |
Diagnosis Category | Examines the effectiveness of a particular measurement instrument or laboratory test |
Prognosis Category | Seeks answers about the probable cause and course of a patient's disease |
Prognosis Category | Questions a patient’s likely course for a particular disease state |
Harm Category | Seeks to determine the harmful effect of an intervention or exposure on a patient |
Harm Category | Seeks to determination the cause(s) of a particular symptom, problem, or disorder |