Influence of surgical rate on patients' reported clinical need and outcomes in English NHS

Conclusion Policies by commissioners to reduce surgical rates in the English NHS cannot be justified on the grounds of avoiding inappropriate operations or increasing cost-utility.

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Source: Journal of Public Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Black, N., Varagunam, M., Hutchings, A. Tags: Interventions (services) Source Type: research