Effect of regression to the mean on decision making in health care

Veronica Morton; David J Torgerson

doi:10.1136/bmj.326.7398.1083

Effect of regression to the mean on decision making in health care

BMJ. 2003 May 17;326(7398):1083-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7398.1083.

Authors

Veronica Morton¹, David J Torgerson

Affiliation

¹ York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York YO10 5DD.

Abstract

Knowledge of regression to the mean can help with everything from interpreting test results to improving your career prospects. All healthcare professionals should be aware of its implications

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Decision Making*
Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
Delivery of Health Care / statistics & numerical data
Diagnostic Services / statistics & numerical data
Diffusion of Innovation
Humans
Public Health
Regression Analysis*