TY - JOUR T1 - The Role of Mathematical Modeling in Medical Research: “Research Without Patients?” JF - Ochsner Journal JO - Ochsner J SP - 218 LP - 223 VL - 2 IS - 4 AU - Richard B. Chambers Y1 - 2000/10/01 UR - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/2/4/218.abstract N2 - Computer controlled mathematical models of medical outcomes are commonly found in the current medical literature. What is less common is an understanding of the methods used to construct such models, leaving the consumers of medical research to accept the interpretations as presented. A basic knowledge of the concepts used to generate models will provide the clinician with the insight needed to critically evaluate medical literature based on mathematical models. ER -