Optimising patient care in medical radiation services through health economics: an introduction

Abstract The role of health economics in optimising patient care in medical radiation clinical settings is of increasing importance in ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This commentary introduces health economics to medical radiation professionals by outlining the main analysis type...

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Main Authors: Scott Jones, Amy Brown, Vanessa Barclay, Oona Reardon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.380
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Summary:Abstract The role of health economics in optimising patient care in medical radiation clinical settings is of increasing importance in ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This commentary introduces health economics to medical radiation professionals by outlining the main analysis types utilised, highlighted by examples in the literature. The purpose is to provide an over‐arching framework and starting point for incorporating health economics into medical radiation research study protocols.
ISSN:2051-3895
2051-3909