Cost effectiveness of using Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) as an initial diagnostic investigation for patients with lower gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of malignancy

Cost effectiveness of using Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) as an initial diagnostic investigation for patients with lower gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of malignancy

Abstract Background There has been an increase in the numbers of patients presenting to primary care with suspected colorectal malignancy and subsequently an increase in demand for endoscopy. This study aims to forecast the cost of faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) compared to conventional diagnos...

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Main Authors: CC Kearsey, C Graham, HS Lobb, J Chacko, R Weatherburn, PS Rooney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Colorectal Neoplasms
Models
Econometric
Referral and Consultation
Diagnostic Tests
Routine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01435-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01435-7

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