Key result
Misinterpretation of surgical outcome data using variable life-adjusted display (VLAD) curves without proper adjustment for case mix and scientific uncertainty can lead to risk avoidance.
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Editorial
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Misinterpretation of surgical outcome data and VLAD curves without proper statistical context can unjustly damage careers and lead to risk-averse behavior that denies patients appropriate care.
Misinterpretation of surgical outcome data and VLAD curves without proper statistical context can unjustly damage careers and lead to risk-averse behavior that denies patients appropriate care.
Sergeant et al. (2015) conducted an editorial in Cardiac surgery. Variable life-adjusted display (VLAD) curves was evaluated. Misinterpretation of surgical outcome data using variable life-adjusted display (VLAD) curves without proper adjustment for case mix and scientific uncertainty can lead to risk avoidance.
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