| The use of cost and management information to improve the efficiency of an out patients clinic. | |
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PMID: 10318369 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Project described in this paper was the development of a micro-computerised database of the management of patients presenting to a hospital clinic with abdominal pain. The database contains clinical, resource use and cost information, and was used to aid the consultant in charge to assess and monitor his patterns of management. During the course of this project, and arguably partly because of the information provided, the overall cost per patient fell by 25%. The project was carried out by the Health Services Research Unit at the University of Warwick between 1982 and 1986, the principal investigator being J.A. Stilwell. The collaborating Health Authority was Dudley, and the Consultant Gastroenterologist was Dr A.N. Hamlyn. Finance was provided by the Department of Health and Social Security. |
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Authors:
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J A Stilwell; A N Hamlyn |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health services management research : an official journal of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration / HSMC, AUPHA Volume: 1 ISSN: 0951-4848 ISO Abbreviation: Health Serv Manage Res Publication Date: 1988 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-05-16 Completed Date: 1990-05-16 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8811549 Medline TA: Health Serv Manage Res Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 87-100 Citation Subset: H |
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Adult Age Factors Aged Costs and Cost Analysis / statistics & numerical data* Diagnostic Imaging / economics Efficiency* Female Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis, economics Great Britain Humans Laboratory Techniques and Procedures / economics Male Middle Aged Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / economics*, utilization Sex Factors |
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Health Serv Manage Res. 1989 Nov;2(3):217-20
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10313465
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