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Rethinking the clinical utility of diagnostic tests

Introduction Approximately fifty years ago, while attending a social gathering at a suburban hospital with my first wife, I found myself speaking with an attending physician. During our conversation he made a remark that has remained with me throughout my professional life.

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Introduction Approximately fifty years ago, while attending a social gathering at a suburban hospital with my first wife, I found myself speaking with an attending physician.

During our conversation he made a remark that has remained with me throughout my professional life.

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Introduction Approximately fifty years ago, while attending a social gathering at a suburban hospital with my first wife, I found myself speaking with an attending physician. During our conversation he made a remark that has remained with me throughout my professional life.

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