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Evaluating the Feasibility of Developing National Outcomes Data Bases to Assist Patients with Making Treatment Decisions

This report examines issues surrounding the establishment of a national patient outcomes database that would be used by patients and providers to make more informed treatment decisions. It focuses on prostate cancer and surgery for osteoarthritis. The authors conclude that such longitudinal database...

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Main Author: Damberg, Cheryl L. (auth)
Other Authors: Hiatt, Liisa (auth), Chan, Kitty S. (auth), Shaw, Rebecca (auth), Greenberg, Michael D. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2003
Subjects:
Health systems & services
Medicolegal issues
Medical research
Health Sciences
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Summary:This report examines issues surrounding the establishment of a national patient outcomes database that would be used by patients and providers to make more informed treatment decisions. It focuses on prostate cancer and surgery for osteoarthritis. The authors conclude that such longitudinal databases would be both desirable and feasible but would require substantial resources.
ISBN:MR1708AHRQ
9780833057181
9780833034205
Access:Open Access

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