The MODEL project: a scoring system to manage demand for cataract and joint replacement surgery.
作者： Robert J Morris , Nigel C Sylvester , William E Hook , Thomas H S Dent , Stephanie L Cunningham
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摘要: Cataract surgery and joint replacement are highly cost-effective procedures; however, their availability is inequitable doctors lack guidance on whom to refer treat. We investigated the feasibility of using a scoring system assess patients' suitability for operation. Wefound acceptable correlations between scores ofgeneral practitioners surgeons both procedures. Scoring systems can be used in consistent way bygeneralpractitioners surgeons, make contribution towards matching needs with available treatment capacity.
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