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January 20, 1951Journal of the American Medical Association160 citations

Cornell Medical Index-Health Questionnaire Evaluation

The Cornell Medical Index-Health Questionnaire

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates diagnostic accuracy using the Cornell Medical Index in healthcare settings, indicating potential for improved patient assessments.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of diagnostic assessments derived from the Cornell Medical Index-Health Questionnaire.
  • Utilized a self-administered four-page questionnaire containing 195 questions.
  • Collected medical and psychiatric data without physician involvement for preliminary diagnostics.
  • Employed informal language to ensure comprehension by individuals with basic reading skills.
  • Demonstrated significant accuracy in diagnostic appraisals based on patient responses.
  • Supported the completeness of the information collected through the questionnaire.
  • Facilitated improved preliminary assessments prior to physician interviews.

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Keeve Brodman (1951) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a201778eaa49a33b5fbdf05https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1951.02920210024006
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