Dr. Lisa Goudman: Why Statistics is Important for a Clinician

Dr. Lisa Goodman, assistant professor and FWO postdoctoral researcher, discusses the importance of statistics in the medical field. Statistics is important in every facet of medicine, from evaluating the safety of new therapies to comparing treatment options in clinical trials. We explore the role of statistics in evidence-based medicine and precision medicine and offer guidance for clinicians to improve their understanding of statistical data to help make informed decisions and develop prediction models for personalized patient care.