Study examines accuracy of prognostic tools used to predict mortality among older adults
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
A review of 16 prognostic indices used to predict risk of death in older adults in a variety of clinical settings, such as in nursing homes and hospitals, found that there is insufficient evidence to recommend the widespread use of these indices in clinical practice, according to a study in the January 11 issue of JAMA.