


Tukey HSD did not show a significant difference between the accuracy of the signs and symptoms and diagnostic tests (p = 1). ANOVA showed a statistically significant difference among the accuracy ratings of the groups (p = 0.013).

Statistical analysis consisted of ANOVA and Tukey HSD post-hoc test Main Results: The signs and symptoms had a mean of 2.42 ± 0.669 (95% CI 1.99 to 2.84). A rating of one to four was assigned to each variable, with one being most accurate and four being inaccurate. Dependent variables in this study were presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment of the final diagnosis for the primary patient case. Methods: This study was a descriptive, retrospective evaluation of the accuracy of the first twelve episodes of the fifth season of House, MD. Abstract Specific Aims: This study was performed to assess the accuracy of the presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatments depicted in episodes one through twelve of the fifth season of House, MD.
