The New Zealand priority criteria project. Part 1: Overview.

摘要: Abstract New Zealand restructured its health system in 1992 with the aim of achieving greater levels assessment and accountability publicly funded sector. A committee was established specifically to advise minister on kinds, relative priorities, services that should be funded. One projects has been develop standardised sets criteria assess extent benefit expected from elective surgical procedures. These have developed help professional advisory groups using a modified Delphi technique reach consensus. So far for cataract surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, hip knee replacement, cholecystectomy, tympanostomy tubes otitis media effusion. incorporate both clinical social factors. Use priority ensure consistency transparency regarding patients9 surgery is required access dedicated NZ$130m (£57m; US$90m) pool money, created eliminate waiting lists move booking systems. The will also used outcome studies, currently planning phase.