TY - JOUR
T1 - Cost-effectiveness of magnetic resonance imaging of the knee for patients presenting in primary care
AU - DAMASK (Direct Access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Assessment for Suspect Knees) Trial Team
AU - Brealey, Stephen Derek
AU - Torgerson, David John
AU - Cox, Helen
AU - Morton, Veronica Mary
PY - 2008/11
Y1 - 2008/11
N2 - Musculoskeletal problems generate high costs. Of these disorders, patients with knee problems are commonly seen by GPs. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee is an accurate diagnostic test, but there is uncertainty as to whether GP access to MRI for these patients is a cost-effective policy.
AB - Musculoskeletal problems generate high costs. Of these disorders, patients with knee problems are commonly seen by GPs. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee is an accurate diagnostic test, but there is uncertainty as to whether GP access to MRI for these patients is a cost-effective policy.
KW - Cost-Benefit Analysis
KW - Early Diagnosis
KW - Family Practice
KW - Humans
KW - Knee Injuries
KW - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
KW - Questionnaires
KW - Referral and Consultation
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=56249111970&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3399/bjgp08X342660
DO - 10.3399/bjgp08X342660
M3 - Article
C2 - 19000394
VL - 58
SP - e10-6
JO - The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
JF - The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
SN - 0960-1643
IS - 556
ER -