Sammanfattning
The evidence base for clinical diagnosis needs to be strengthened. This article draws attention to two initiatives in support of this objective. The STARD (STAndards for Reporting of Diagnostic accuracy) group has formulated and explained methodological requirements and produced a checklist which facilitates the review of scientific reports and is promoted by leading medical journals. The recently published book The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis provides guidance on how to plan, conduct and interpret diagnostic research.