Extent, regional variation and impact of gynecologist payment models in routine pelvic examinations: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Extent, regional variation and impact of gynecologist payment models in routine pelvic examinations: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Based on moderate quality evidence, routine pelvic examination is strongly recommended against in asymptomatic women. The aims of this study was to quantify the extent of routine pelvic examinations within specialized health care in Norway, to assess if the use of these services...

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Main Authors: Ingvild Mathiesen Rosenlund, Linda Leivseth, Ingard Nilsen, Olav Helge Førde, Arthur Revhaug
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Routine pelvic examination
Unwarranted examination
Fee-for-service
Regional variation
Ultrasonography
Colposcopy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0471-2

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