In Their Examination of Whether RCTs Exclude Too Many Patients

question 30

Multiple Choice

In their examination of whether RCTs exclude too many patients who normally seek treatment,Stirman and colleagues 2003) found that

• A)there were very few treatment options for patients with comorbid diagnosis.
• B)there was uncertainty around suitable treatment options for patients with comorbid diagnosis.
• C)there are likely to be efficacious treatment options for patients with comorbid disorders.
• D)Both A and B.

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