Clinical decision making: from theory to practice. Cost-effectiveness analysis. Will it be accepted?

JAMA. 1992 Jul 1;268(1):132-6. doi: 10.1001/jama.268.1.132.

Abstract

KIE: In an imaginary dialogue on cost-effectiveness analysis in health care with his late father, a surgeon, Eddy discusses clinical, psychological, and philosophical problems that could block its successful implementation.

MeSH terms

  • Comprehension
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis*
  • Decision Making
  • Health Priorities / economics*
  • Oregon
  • Resource Allocation*
  • Social Justice
  • State Health Plans / economics
  • United States