Understanding sensitivity and specificity with the right side of the brain

BMJ. 2003 Sep 27;327(7417):716-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7417.716.

Abstract

Can you explain why a test with 95% sensitivity might identify only 1% of affected people in the general population? The visual approach in this article should make the reason clearer

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiology*
  • Comprehension
  • Functional Laterality / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity*