Paediatrics

at a Glance

Lawrence Miall, Mary Rudolf, Dominic Smith

Multiple Choice: Chapter 7 Screening and genetics

Question 1. Which one of the following criteria indicate a good screening test?

(a) It can be used at any stage of the disease
(b) It detects disease as soon as it causes tissue damage
(c) It will detect even untreatable conditions
(d) It can detect diseases before the patient knows they have the disorder
(e) Usually the most expensive tests are the best tests