Incorporating considerations of resources use into grading recommendations

BMJ. 2008 May 24;336(7654):1170-3. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39504.506319.80.

Abstract

Guideline panellists have differing opinions on whether resource use should influence decisions on individual patients. As medical care costs rise, resource use considerations become more compelling, but panellists may find dealing with such considerations challenging

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Health Planning Guidelines*
  • Health Resources / economics
  • Health Resources / statistics & numerical data*
  • Models, Economic
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care