The medical marketplace and the diffusion of technologies

作者: Robert H. Blank

DOI: 10.1007/BF02249320

关键词: NursingHealth informaticsPublic healthOrder (exchange)Philosophy of medicineEconomicsOutcomes researchHealth careReimbursementIncentivePublic relations

摘要: This brief review of the efficacy, safety, and costs IVF demonstrates that this procedure has become accepted medical practice without adequate scientific assessment. Its rapid proliferation especially in market-oriented USA system, preceded type outcomes research is essential order to protect both individual patients health care system. In addition, concern over psychological borne by vast majority women who unsuccessfully pursue pregnancy through these techniques should warrant a level caution which date not been forthcoming. The demand for pregnancy, organisation specialties surrounding procedures, open-ended reimbursement incentive structure, powerful market forces make it unlikely whole range technologies can be regulated some semblance national These findings clearly reinforce themes raised Radical Statistics Health Group illustrate weaknesses approach care.

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