| The high cost of medical technology. Getting at the heart of the matter. | |
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PMID: 3320589 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This article presents a review of the development of coronary care units (CCUs) as a paradigm for the uncritical acceptance of technology in medical services. Studies comparing CCU with other settings for treatment of acute myocardial infarction are described in which intensive care is not shown to offer a consistent benefit over more conservative treatment. The proliferation of CCUs as it relates to corporate involvement in medical research (as argued by Waitzkin) is presented. Finally, methodologies now being applied to improve patient selection for CCU services are summarized. |
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Authors:
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D M Siegel |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medical care Volume: 25 ISSN: 0025-7079 ISO Abbreviation: Med Care Publication Date: 1987 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-02-04 Completed Date: 1988-02-04 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0230027 Medline TA: Med Care Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 979-87 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14621. |
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Coronary Care Units
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economics* Cost Control Humans Industry Myocardial Infarction / therapy* Technology Assessment, Biomedical* Technology, High-Cost* United States |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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MCJ-002029-07-0//PHS HHS |
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