Deciding on a particular treatment can be difficult when a patient is presented with a range of therapies, each with their own associated chances of cure and risks of adverse effects. Decision analysis provides a more formal way of quantifying the benefits and harms associated with different treatments, which can be helpful in treatment decision making. This Primer Review provides a thorough overview of decision analysis and how it can be incorporated into clinical practice.
- Elena B Elkin
- Andrew J Vickers
- Michael W Kattan
