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Physicians' opinions and use of controversial technologies. The case of mammographic screening in Norway.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7790174     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In a survey of 196 Norwegian radiologists and 37 breast imaging centers, physicians' preferences were found to be likely to influence the use of mammography. In their decision making, the radiologists appear to be influenced by income motives and by perceptions of the risk of misdiagnosing breast cancer. Despite opinions favorable to mammographic screening, most radiologists would prefer a CT scanner or a magnetic resonance imaging unit to a mammographic unit if the x-ray department were in a position to acquire capital equipment.
Authors:
I S Kristiansen; N L Natvig; E M Sager
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of technology assessment in health care     Volume:  11     ISSN:  0266-4623     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Technol Assess Health Care     Publication Date:  1995  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-07-26     Completed Date:  1995-07-26     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8508113     Medline TA:  Int J Technol Assess Health Care     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  316-26     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Tromsø.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Attitude of Health Personnel*
Chi-Square Distribution
Female
Humans
Income / statistics & numerical data
Linear Models
Male
Mammography / economics,  instrumentation,  statistics & numerical data,  utilization*
Middle Aged
Norway
Physician's Practice Patterns / economics,  statistics & numerical data*

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