Change in medical practice over time? A register based study of regional trends in hysterectomy in Finland in 2001–2018

Change in medical practice over time? A register based study of regional trends in hysterectomy in Finland in 2001–2018

Abstract Background A persistent research finding in Finland and elsewhere has been variation in medical practices both between and within countries. Variation seems to exist especially if medical decision making involves discretion and the best treatment cannot be identified unambiguously. This is...

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Main Authors: Tiina Vikstedt, Martti Arffman, Satu Heliövaara-Peippo, Kristiina Manderbacka, Eeva Reissell, Ilmo Keskimäki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Medical practice variation
Hysterectomy
Health services research
Register-based research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01386-2

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