Medical education needs to teach health technology assessment

作者:Allen Michael*; Brar Savtaj Singh; Farrell Lisa
来源:Medical Teacher, 2010, 32(1): 62-64.
DOI:10.3109/01421590903390619

摘要

Health technology assessment evaluates the effects of drugs, devices, procedures and policies on patients and the healthcare system. Because of its potential to optimize healthcare resources and patient care, health technology assessment is becoming increasingly important in healthcare systems at national and local levels. This article provides an explanation of health technology assessment and an example of its application in residency education.

  • 出版日期2010