Universal testing for hepatitis B and hepatitis C in the emergency department: a cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of two urban hospitals in the United Kingdom

Universal testing for hepatitis B and hepatitis C in the emergency department: a cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of two urban hospitals in the United Kingdom

Abstract Background Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of testing for hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) in emergency departments (ED), due to the elevated prevalence amongst attendees. The aim of this study was to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of universal opt-out HBV and HC...

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Main Authors: Jack Williams, Peter Vickerman, Elizabeth Smout, Emma E. Page, Khine Phyu, Mark Aldersley, Gaia Nebbia, Sam Douthwaite, Laura Hunter, Murad Ruf, Alec Miners
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Emergency department
Economic evaluation
Budget impact
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12962-022-00388-7

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