The costs of healthcare are a cause of concern throughout the world. Medical oncology is one of the disciplines where expenses are most obvious, even if doctors do not generally notice the price tag on the drugs they prescribe. It will be important for doctors to request fewer radiological tests (including ultrasound scans) which will not only save money but will shorten waiting lists – an issue that, in Italy, is one of the most commonly criticised aspects of the healthcare system
Improving care and reducing costs in oncology / CODACCI PISANELLI, Giovanni. - In: ECANCERMEDICALSCIENCE. - ISSN 1754-6605. - ELETTRONICO. - 7:(2013), pp. ed31-ed31. [10.3332/ecancer.2013.ed31]
Improving care and reducing costs in oncology.
CODACCI PISANELLI, Giovanni
2013
Abstract
The costs of healthcare are a cause of concern throughout the world. Medical oncology is one of the disciplines where expenses are most obvious, even if doctors do not generally notice the price tag on the drugs they prescribe. It will be important for doctors to request fewer radiological tests (including ultrasound scans) which will not only save money but will shorten waiting lists – an issue that, in Italy, is one of the most commonly criticised aspects of the healthcare systemI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
