How can valid and reliable a screening test without goldstandrd?

Mohammad-Sajjad Lotfi @Mohammad-Sajjad-Lotfi

10 July 2017 0 9K Report

Hi dear friends

For example, in the case of frailty, we don't have any Gold standard But we see that there are many tools in this area developing!!!

I want to know, How can valid and reliable a screening test without gold standard test?

thanks dear

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