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Accuracy of Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy by Family Physicians

James M. Gill, David M. Cole, Harry M. Lebowitz and James J. Diamond
The Annals of Family Medicine May 2004, 2 (3) 218-220; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.67
James M. Gill
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Harry M. Lebowitz
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    Accuracy of Physician’s Assessments Compared With Reference Standard

    Family PhysicianSensitivitySpecificityOverall AgreementκReferral Rate
    10085.771.482.10.5571.4
    101100.028.682.10.3892.9
    10295.271.489.30.7078.6
    10390.016.773.10.0888.5
    10455.0100.066.70.3940.7
    10595.228.678.60.2989.3
    10671.4100.078.60.5753.6
    10790.514.371.40.0689.3
    108100.028.682.10.3492.9
    10985.771.482.10.5571.4
    11085.785.785.70.6567.9
    Ophthalmologist81.071.478.60.4867.9

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    People with diabetes are at risk for an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. Using a new type of ophthalmoscope (a magnifying instrument) and new guidelines, primary care doctors may be better able to identify possible cases of diabetic retinopathy. Although all people with diabetes should be examined regularly by an eye specialist, this technique can help improve care for patients who do not get routine eye exams.

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