Interactive Textbook on Clinical Symptom Research Logo


Home Button

Tools for Decision Making Sections
Author Bio
Introduction
Part I
Expected Value Decision Making
Case Study 2: Patient History
Currently selected section: Using a Decision Tree
Assigning Utility
Expected Value and QALYs
Sensitivity Analysis
Conclusions: Case Study 2
Part III

References


Chapter 14: Tools for Decision Making: Using a Decision Tree
        

You Answered:

Selection AThe medical option

 

Incorrect

The correct answer is: (A).

The surgery option has an expected value of 9.5. The medical option's expected value is 5. You should prefer surgery.



      Back to Question