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Problems in Assessing the Technology of Critical Care Medicine

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 October 2009

William J. Sibbald  and
Kevin J. Inman
William J. Sibbald
Affiliation:
Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario
Kevin J. Inman
Affiliation:
Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario
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Abstract

Technology assessment is becoming increasingly important in the area of critical care due both to the explosion of technology associated with this discipline and to the realization that future demand for these health care resources will undoubtedly exceed the ability to pay. Technology assessment remains both confusing and controversial to many physicians. This review tries to address some of the confusion by reviewing the basic strategies involved in this process. From there, problems and prospects for the evaluation of critical care as a program are presented, followed by the assessment of components within the area of critical care. Finally, recommendations are made on how technology assessment could proceed in the future to best achieve the efficient provision of this service.

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Special Section: Intensive Care: Where Are We?
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International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 8 , Issue 3 , Summer 1992 , pp. 419 - 443
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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