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absolute risk reduction
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recuction in risk assoc w tx compared to placebo
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NNT
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1/abs risk red
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NNH
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1/attibutable risk
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pygmalion effect
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researcher's belief in the efficacy of a tx changes the outcome
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hawthorne effect
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group being studied changes behavior since they know they are studied
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type I error (alpha)
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stating there is a difference when there is not
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power
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1-beta
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probability of rejecting null hypothesis when it is in fact false, or likelihood of finding difference if one in fact exists
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confidence interval
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if includes 0, then no sig dif, if includes 1, then null not rejected
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if CI between 2 groups overlaps, then no sig dif betw
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t test measures difference between
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means of 2 groups
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correlation coefficient
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closer absolute value of r is to 1, the stronger the correlation
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therapeutic privilege
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can ethically withhold info from pt if disclosure would severely harm pt or undermine decisions
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if pt desires unnecessary procedure
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don't refuse to see him or refer to another dr
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pregnant minors
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retain the rights to make decisions about their child
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if pt finds you attractive
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use direct, close-ended questions and chaperone
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if pt angry about wait
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don't explain delay
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referral fees
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pts must be told
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dr makes mistake
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always inform, even if no harm
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highest suicide rate
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elderly males
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awake, eyes open
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beta (high freq/low amp)
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awake, eyes closed
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alpha
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light sleep (stage 1)
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5%, theta
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deeper sleep (stage 2)
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bruxism, 45%, sleep spindles and k complexes
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deepest sleep (stage 3)
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25%, bedwet, night terrors, etc. delta (lowest freq, highest amp)
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REM
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25%, beta. ACh. NE reduces. incr pulse/BP. paramedian pontine reticular formation resp for eye movements. occurs every 90 mins, duration incr thru night. penile/clitoral tumescence
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initiation of sleep
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serotonin, raphe nucleus
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enuresis tx
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imimpramine. reduces stage 3 sleep
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circadian rhythm
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suprachiasmatic nucleus of hypothalamus, controls ACTH, prolactin, melatonin, nocturnal NE release
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