Andreas Mayr|Tobias Fleckenstein|Thomas Kneib|Bruno de Sousa
Teaching Probabilities and Risks to Medical Students With a Special Focus on Communication With Patients
University of Göttingen|University of Coimbra|University Hospital Bonn|University Hospital Bonn|University of Göttingen|University of Coimbra|University of Coimbra|University of Göttingen|University Hospital Bonn|University of Göttingen|University of Coimbra|University Hospital Bonn
medical doctors frequently confronted various tools risk assessment forecast models diagnostics based conditional probabilities statistical literacy among medical students often low leads potential loss information communicating patients poorer decision making argue special focus teaching probabilities risks medical students skills regarding correct interpretation different measures clinical perspective also focus communicate risks via natural frequencies patients identified typical settings small casestudies illustrate potential solutions could used teaching statistics medical students ensure proper communication patients