Question

role of maths in the field of medicine.

Answer 1

Functional numeracy is as essential to an aspiring medical professional as functional literacy. As a physician, perhaps the most important mathematical skills you will need are:

1. Basic mathematical knowledge sufficient to calculate drug doses, concentrations, etc.
2. An understanding of the core statistical concepts most commonly represented in the medical literature.
3. Knowledge of algebra to understand calculations of acid–base status, etc.
4. Ability to appreciate whether or not results are mathematically plausible.