Health Services Research in Oncology
1993
Health Services Research in Oncology
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): P. Selby
Primary Institution: Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Leeds, St James's University Hospital
Conclusion
The editorial discusses the importance of evaluating health care interventions and the economic implications of cancer care.
Supporting Evidence
- The editorial highlights two papers focusing on health service provision in the UK.
- One paper discusses the costs of advanced breast cancer care in the UK compared to other countries.
- The other paper describes the development of a cancer support organization and the demand for relaxation therapy.
Takeaway
This article talks about how we need to look at the costs and quality of cancer care to make sure patients get the best help possible.
Potential Biases
There is a risk that economic evaluations may bias resource allocation towards treatments affecting economically active patients.
Limitations
The editorial notes that current costing estimates involve assumptions and are subject to error.
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