Papers that report diagnostic or screening tests

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The article “Papers that report diagnostic or screening tests” by Greenhalgh is simple and the background information outlines the objectives of the author. The reading level apportioned to this article is for all ages. The author uses simple illustrations with no tough or complex language. This is an evidence-based article which the author examines how papers that report diagnostic and screening tests must be read. The authors starts by giving a story of ten men who are waiting for a trial whereby three are guilty. This story is relevant to those individuals who are new to the notion of validating diagnostic tests. Greenhalgh (1998) also gives an example of ten questions that can be enquired about a certain paper that claims to authenticate screening tests. The questions given ...